About EducAid
EducAid is a registered UK charity, primarily funded by individuals and charitable organisations in the UK, Europe and the United States. We were incorporated in 1995 as a Charitable Trust (1048012) and transferred into a Charitable Incorporated Entity (CIO) in 2016 (1163161), both registered under the name of EducAid Sierra Leone. Our UK team (3), who handles the majority of governance, fundraising and communications, works remotely. Our registered UK address is EducAid Sierra Leone, 93 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4BA.
EducAid Sierra Leone is also a registered non-profit in Sierra Leone. EducAid’s Head Office in Sierra Leone, where the Finance and Operations Teams are based, is at our Freetown site, Lumley.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a democratic, dignified and globally-engaged Sierra Leone, where poverty is eliminated by educated citizens.
What Makes EducAid Different?
EducAid has been transforming education in Sierra Leone for more than 30 years through long-term partnerships with communities and a commitment to practical, locally driven solutions.
Our work is locally led by Sierra Leonean staff who understand the context and challenges first-hand, focused on sustained relationships and lasting impact.
In our schools, we provide integrated support that combines academic learning with wellbeing, safeguarding, and life skills, and we have consistently demonstrated adaptability in crisis situations, continuing to deliver education through disruptions such as Ebola and COVID-19 by responding quickly to changing conditions.
Our Story
EducAid was founded in 1995 in response to the barriers preventing young people in Sierra Leone from accessing education, and over the past three decades it has grown from a small initiative into a network of schools and programmes supporting thousands of students each year.
Throughout this growth, EducAid has remained focused on ensuring that education is not only accessible, but relevant, resilient, and capable of supporting individuals to shape their own futures. The organisation has evolved alongside the needs of local communities, strengthening education through a range of projects driven by Sierra Leonean staff.
Today, EducAid runs a network of free schools and school improvement initiatives, works on gender equality and community resilience, and contributes to international research and global best practice in education.
Our Team
EducAid’s work is delivered by a dedicated team of educators, programme staff, and support personnel based in Sierra Leone, alongside a small international team supporting governance, partnerships and 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
