Posts by Abby Couralis
Statement on Beacon CRM Possible Data Breach
Statement on Possible Data Breach (Beacon CRM) 6 August 2026 (Last updated: 6 August 2026, 09:00 BST) EducAid has been informed of a cyber-security incident affecting Beacon CRM, the system we use to manage supporter information. Beacon is used by more than 1,500 charities across the UK. Beacon has confirmed that an unauthorised third-party gained…
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Powering Education in Sierra Leone
Powering Education in Sierra Leone Abby Couralis – EducAid Communications Manager By the end of March 2026, there had been no electricity supply from the national grid in Port Loko District for around 40 days. This is not uncommon in Sierra Leone, where access to reliable power remains a significant challenge. The national grid is…
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High-Tech, Low-Tech Solutions: skills-focused lessons even in the remotest classrooms! Dr Miriam Mason-Sesay (Country Director, EducAid Sierra Leone) From December 3 to 5, 2025, the GPE KIX A19 and A21 Hubs jointly organized the fourth edition of the GPE KIX Continental Symposium on Research and Innovation in Education in Africa in Senegal. Bringing together more…
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Rewriting the Story of Girls’ Education in Sierra Leone: The Strong Girl Incubator Fatmata*, 17, dropped out of school after her junior secondary school exams due to financial difficulties and cultural beliefs that discouraged girls’ education. She helped her mother with street trading while holding onto her dream of learning. Joining the Strong Girl Incubator…
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