Lamin’s Story

Lamin is one of the youngest bakery owners in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, employing four other young people. Together they produce over a thousand loaves each day, providing a good living for themselves and their families. Things were not always this way for Lamin and still aren’t for many young Sierra Leoneans who face huge challenges …

Mary’s Story

“Education helps us to be self-reliant, which gives way for innovation and creativity to solve problems in our society.” Mary is 22 years old and lives in rural Sierra Leone. Her family are farmers.  “Growing up was difficult. I was the one who had to cater for our family even as a child. Working at …

Millicent’s Story

Millicent is 17 years old and from a small community called Masongbo Limba in the Bombali District of Sierra Leone. Her mother is a tradeswoman and her father is a miner. She dreams of being a nurse and a leader. I want to ensure I become one of the most influential leaders in school, no …