Our vision
Our vision is to create a democratic, dignified and globally-engaged Sierra Leone, where poverty is eliminated by educated citizens.
Our Approach
EducAid has been transforming education in Sierra Leone for more than 30 years, currently working with more than 300 partner schools across the country as part of our teacher training and school improvement programmes.
Running five role-model schools, EducAid also provides free, high-quality education to underserved young people. EducAid works to increase the enrolment, retention and achievement of girls and young women at every level through our equality programmes.
EducAid is proud to be Sierra Leonean driven, with 85% of our staff being past EducAid students; a testament to the impact and sustainability of our work.
A Brief History
EducAid started life following a trip to Sierra Leone by James Boardman and Swithun Mason in 1993.
Financial support was sent to Sierra Leone to help students pursuing their education.
Swithun's sister, Miriam, a teacher in the UK, moved to Freetown and began to teach classes on the back veranda of a rented house in Lumley - EducAid's first school was founded.
Over the years EducAid has grown alongside the needs of local communities, strengthening education through a range of projects driven by Sierra Leonean staff.
EducAid now runs an educational network of free schools and school improvement projects, works on gender equality and improving community resilience in addition to participating in international research and global best practice on education.
Our Team
EducAid has a dedicated team working in Sierra Leone who run all of EducAid's programmes, schools and operations.
We also have a small UK Team handling fundraising, governance and external communications.
Please feel free to contact us via hello@educaid.org.uk with any questions and our team will put you in touch with the relevant contact.
Our Partners
