Every Girl Deserves a Childhood, an Education, and a Future of Her Choosing! As we commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, under the theme “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights,” we are reminded that no girl’s dreams should be cut short by early marriage, discrimination, violence, or unequal opportunities. Every girl deserves the freedom to learn, the courage to dream, and the opportunity to shape her own future. At Teach For Sierra Leone, we recognise education as one of the most powerful tools for protecting girls’ rights, challenging harmful social norms, and breaking cycles of inequality. Through the voices of our young learners, we amplify a powerful message: Girls belong in classrooms, not child marriages. Their dreams deserve investment, not limitations. As we celebrate their strength, potential, and aspirations, we call on families, educators, communities, and policymakers to champion girls’ education, protect their childhoods, and invest in their futures. Because when we protect a girl’s childhood, we safeguard her future. And when we invest in her rights, we invest in the future of our nation. Happy International Day of the Girl Child!

Powering Possibilities Through Partnership Teach For Sierra Leone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Easy Solar, strengthening our efforts to equip Fellows with reliable lighting as they serve in underserved communities. Through this partnership, we procured solar lights on favourable terms, supporting Fellows with lesson preparation and daily activities beyond daylight hours, particularly in the farthest behind communities with no access to electricity. We appreciate Easy Solar’s collaboration and support in helping us create an enabling environment for our Fellows to advance quality education. @easysolar_sl @tfslcommunications

Happy World Teachers’ Day! Behind every child who discovers their potential is a teacher who believes in them. Today, Teach For Sierra Leone celebrates our fellows, alumni and teachers across the country whose dedication, creativity and care make classrooms places of hope and possibility. Your impact reaches far beyond the lessons you teach. You nurture confidence, inspire leadership and help children imagine a brighter future. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring that every child has access to an excellent education.

🇸🇱🤝🇮🇪 Five Years of Partnership, A New Chapter of Impact Teach For Sierra Leone has signed a new three-year agreement with the Embassy of Ireland, marking five years of partnership. Signed by H.E. Patrick McManus and CEO Madam Josephine M. Saidu, this commitment will strengthen teacher leadership and expand quality education for children in underserved communities. Here’s to greater impact together. 🇸🇱🇮🇪 @IrlEmbFreetown @TeachForAll

A Landmark Moment for Girls. A Victory for the Future. Teach For Sierra Leone celebrates the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a landmark resolution designating 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. This historic milestone places the protection, education and future of girls firmly on the global agenda and reflects Sierra Leone’s leadership in advancing the rights of girls worldwide. We commend Her Excellency Dr Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, whose sustained advocacy and leadership helped champion this important cause on the global stage. For us at Teach For Sierra Leone, the fight to end child marriage is inseparable from the fight to ensure that every girl can stay in school, learn, thrive and determine her own future. As we look towards the first observance on 27 November, this recognition must inspire action, from governments and schools to families, communities and development partners. No girl should have to choose between childhood and marriage or between a classroom and adult responsibilities. Together, we can build a future where every girl is free to learn, lead and dream. @tfslcommunications

As schools reopen tomorrow, 7 September 2026, our Cohort 6 and 7 fellows are setting out for their placement communities to begin another important chapter of service, leadership, and impact. To our dear Fellows, as you step into your classrooms and communities, remember that your work goes beyond teaching lessons. You are nurturing potential, inspiring hope, and helping to shape a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive. On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Teach For Sierra Leone, our CEO & Founder, Josephine M. Saidu, wishes you a safe journey and a successful 2026/2027 academic year. May you lead with purpose, teach with passion and continue to be the transformational leaders our children and communities deserve. Safe journey, dear Fellows! 💙💚 Go and Teach. Lead. Inspire. Impact.

TFSL marked a significant milestone with the Closing Ceremony of the Cohort 7 Pre service Training Institute and Matriculation Ceremony, celebrating the dedication, growth and readiness of our newest cohort of Fellows as they prepare to begin their journey of impact in schools and communities. The ceremony brought together Fellows, staff, partners, and stakeholders to reflect on the intensive 5 weeks training journey and formally welcome Cohort 7 into the TFSL Fellowship. We appreciate AYV Media Empire for capturing and sharing this important moment through their news report. 🎥 Watch the AYV report and relive highlights from this special occasion.

🚨 WE ARE HIRING | DRIVER Teach For Sierra Leone (TFSL) is looking for a responsible, experienced and safety-conscious Driver to join our team. If you have a valid Sierra Leone driver’s licence, a clean driving record, at least three years of relevant driving experience, and a strong commitment to professionalism and safety, we would love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Freetown, with occasional travel to the provinces 📅 Application Deadline: 4th September 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Monday, 7th September 2026 🚘 Start Date: 8th September 2026 📄 Contract: 12-month initial contract Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter to [email protected], indicating the position applied for in the subject line or can drop off their CVs and cover letters at our office, located at 154 Wilkinson Road Opposite Metropolitan Funeral Home. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join us and contribute to a movement of transformational leaders working to end educational inequity in Sierra Leone. @tfslcommunications

🚨 WE ARE HIRING | DRIVER Teach For Sierra Leone (TFSL) is looking for a responsible, experienced and safety-conscious Driver to join our team. If you have a valid Sierra Leone driver’s licence, a clean driving record, at least three years of relevant driving experience, and a strong commitment to professionalism and safety, we would love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Freetown, with occasional travel to the provinces 📅 Application Deadline: 4th September 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Monday, 7th September 2026 🚘 Start Date: 8th September 2026 📄 Contract: 12-month initial contract Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter to [email protected], indicating the position applied for in the subject line or can drop off their CVs and cover letters at our office, located at 154 Wilkinson Road Opposite Metropolitan Funeral Home. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join us and contribute to a movement of transformational leaders working to end educational inequity in Sierra Leone. @tfslcommunications

🚨 WE ARE HIRING | DRIVER Teach For Sierra Leone (TFSL) is looking for a responsible, experienced and safety-conscious Driver to join our team. If you have a valid Sierra Leone driver’s licence, a clean driving record, at least three years of relevant driving experience, and a strong commitment to professionalism and safety, we would love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Freetown, with occasional travel to the provinces 📅 Application Deadline: 4th September 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Monday, 7th September 2026 🚘 Start Date: 8th September 2026 📄 Contract: 12-month initial contract Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter to [email protected], indicating the position applied for in the subject line or can drop off their CVs and cover letters at our office, located at 154 Wilkinson Road Opposite Metropolitan Funeral Home. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join us and contribute to a movement of transformational leaders working to end educational inequity in Sierra Leone. @tfslcommunications

🚨 WE ARE HIRING | DRIVER Teach For Sierra Leone (TFSL) is looking for a responsible, experienced and safety-conscious Driver to join our team. If you have a valid Sierra Leone driver’s licence, a clean driving record, at least three years of relevant driving experience, and a strong commitment to professionalism and safety, we would love to hear from you. 📍 Location: Freetown, with occasional travel to the provinces 📅 Application Deadline: 4th September 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Monday, 7th September 2026 🚘 Start Date: 8th September 2026 📄 Contract: 12-month initial contract Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter to [email protected], indicating the position applied for in the subject line or can drop off their CVs and cover letters at our office, located at 154 Wilkinson Road Opposite Metropolitan Funeral Home. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join us and contribute to a movement of transformational leaders working to end educational inequity in Sierra Leone. @tfslcommunications

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Today, we join the world in celebrating the passion, creativity, resilience, and leadership of young people who continue to drive positive change in their communities and beyond. This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” reminds us that achieving sustainable development begins at the community level, with young people playing a critical role in transforming global goals into meaningful local action. At Teach For Sierra Leone, we see the power of youth leadership every day through young people who are stepping forward to lead in classrooms, schools, and communities. Through their ideas, commitment, and service, they are helping to create opportunities for children, strengthen communities, and contribute to a more equitable future. On this International Youth Day, we celebrate every young person using their voice, skills, and leadership to make a difference. We remain committed to creating opportunities for young people to lead, innovate, inspire, and contribute to building the Sierra Leone we all envision. @tfslcommunications

🌟 TFSL MONTHLY UPDATES | JULY 2026 July was a month of growth, learning, leadership, and impact at Teach For Sierra Leone. From the Cohort 7 Boot Camp to the launch of our Intensive Pre-Service Training Institute, we continued equipping the next generation of transformational leaders, strengthening partnerships, and celebrating our Fellows and Alumni—and much more! 📌 Here’s a look at our July highlights! teachforsierraleone.org/asse… @CatholicRelief @IrlEmbFreetown @TeachForAll @MOBSSE_SL @WorldBankGroup

Week One of our 5-weeks Intensive Pre Service Training Institute is officially complete! 🎉 What an incredible start to the journey for our Cohort 7 Fellows. Throughout the week, Fellows were taken through Teach For Sierra Leone’s Mission, Vision, Theory of Problem and Theory of Change, alongside other core modules that laid the foundation for their leadership journey. They also participated in practical group sessions, collaborative activities, and reflective discussions designed to prepare them for meaningful impact in classrooms and communities. But Institute isn’t all work! Fellows also enjoyed fun games, team-building activities, and exciting raffle draws, with lucky winners walking away with fantastic prizes. These moments of connection and celebration help foster the strong sense of cohort and community culture that defines the Institute experience. As we look ahead to Week Two, we’re excited to continue learning, growing, and preparing our Fellows to become leaders who will expand educational opportunity for all children in Sierra Leone. @TeachForAll @MOBSSE_SL @IrlEmbFreetown @tfslcommunications

Teach For Sierra Leone has officially commenced its 5-week Intensive Pre Service Training Institute for Cohort 7 Fellows, marking the start of a transformative journey for our newest leaders in education. On Sunday, 26th July, fellows from across Sierra Leone arrived at Mount Zion, where they were warmly welcomed by Teach For Sierra Leone staff ahead of the intensive residential training. Today, the Institute officially got underway, bringing together passionate young leaders committed to ensuring that every child has access to an excellent education. Over the next five weeks, fellows will participate in a rigorous programme designed to strengthen their leadership, deepen their understanding of teaching and learning, and equip them with the practical skills needed to create meaningful impact in classrooms and communities across the country. This Institute is more than a training program, it focuses on five pillars: Commitment to the Vision and Mission of TFSL, Foundations of Teaching, Personal Leadership Journey, Cohort Culture and Cross Cutting Issues. It is the foundation upon which our fellows begin their journey of Teaching As Collective Leadership, preparing them to lead with purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to educational equity. As the sessions unfold, we look forward to sharing stories of learning, growth, and transformation from Cohort 7. Welcome to the journey, Cohort 7. The future of education starts here. @tfslcommunications

Teach For Sierra Leone at the Free Education Project Stakeholder Consultation on SRSGBV in Kenema On 9th July 2026, Teach For Sierra Leone participated in the Free Education Project Stakeholder Consultation on School-Related Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SRSGBV) held in Kenema, convened by the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in collaboration with the World Bank. The consultation brought together key education stakeholders, including the Minister of MBSSE, the Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission, the Chief Education Officer of MBSSE, and the World Bank Country Manager, to strengthen collective efforts towards safer and more inclusive learning environments for children across Sierra Leone. During the consultation, our CEO Madam Josephine M. Saidu shared the organization’s safeguarding interventions across the schools where we operate, highlighting our commitment to child protection, learner wellbeing, and strong collaboration with schools and communities to ensure every child can learn in a safe and supportive environment. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman for the invitation and for convening this important dialogue on protecting children and strengthening safeguarding in schools. @MOBSSE_SL @WorldBankAfrica @IrlEmbFreetown @tfslcommunications