Kirsty Wood, Founder
In the UK
Our work is made possible thanks to the time and skills of a large number of committed and experienced volunteers.
In Sierra Leone
We work in partnership with a small locally registered NGO based in Bo, southern Sierra Leone called Movement for Education and Advocacy Networks Salone (MEANS). We have worked in close collaboration with MEANS to design and launch this programme.
Meet some of the MEANS mentoring team
Doris
Doris is a mentor to the girls in Baoma. She is a qualified teacher and works at a local school.
Why do you love being a mentor for MEANS? “I love to motivate the girls. I stress to them the importance of education and encourage them to focus and learn, because if you gain an education you will be able to maintain yourself and also develop the nation!”
Miata
Miata is a mentor to the girls in Kenema town. She has a degree in community development and has worked for a a number of NGO’s in Sierra Leone on child protection and girls empowerment projects.
Why do you love being a mentor for MEANS? “Because these girls are my little sisters. I want to help them to be bold and happy and to achieve their goals.”