Recent News

Celebrating International Women's Day - March 8th 2010

International Women's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. 

A quote online says:
"There is no Mother's Day without them.
There is no Father's Day without them.
There is no Children's Day without them.
There will be no life without them.
Yes, today is the day to celebrate Women!"

Develop Africa Provides Scholarships to Students at Omega Training Institute, Gambia - Feb 2010

In February 2010, Develop Africa provided full scholarships to 2 students - Fana and Naomi, students at Omega Training Institute (OTI) in the Gambia.  They are both enrolled in OTI's Office Administration course. The course lasts between 9 months to 18 months or more depending upon the progress of the student through the course.

Books and School Supplies sent in Partnership With Nuwach Ministries to Cheshire Home

In November / December 2009, Develop Africa had the opportunity to send, in partnership with Nuwach Ministries an assortment of books and school supplies to Cheshire Home, a special needs children's home in Freetown. 

Inspecting supplies from Develop Africa

Enhance Education of Girls Through Technology at FAWE School in 2010.

"To educate girls is to reduce poverty," says Kofi Annan.

Develop Africa has been working with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) over the years helping to provide books, school and teaching supplies. This project's focus is on the provision of a computer lab with internet access to enhance educational opportunities.  The lab will be an enabling environment for skills development, easy access to quality information to enhance knowledge, communication and empowerment.

2010 Message to All Supporters, Sponsors, Friends, Partners and Donors of Develop Africa Inc.

 The year 2010 is a year of increase consolidation and strategic development for Develop Africa. Clearly, the impact we are making is evident and undeniable.   Your efforts are deeply appreciated. We are together more influential than we may realize. We are making history and together fulfilling the mission of Develop Africa – changing lives, nations and destinies.
 
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2009 Volunteer of the Year Award - Avis R. Dillard-Bullock

Volunteers are very special and important people! Without them, Develop Africa would quickly fall short of the impact it is making in enriching the lives of individuals in Africa.

It would be difficult to acknowledge all of the invaluable assistance that our many volunteers have provided in one form or the other over the year - 2009. The volunteers have selflessly given many, many, many hours of their time. Their contributions have made a great difference, and today many lives have been touched. 

Give More - Get More Challenge With GlobalGiving

We wanted to let you know about an exciting matching opportunity that we are participating in through our partners, GlobalGiving.

If you considered donating to Develop Africa (or donating again) in the 2009 tax year, now (until Dec 1) might be a good time.  With the Give More - Get More Challenge, GlobalGiving will match your contributions incrementally depending on how successful we are. Develop Africa has several projects on the website that qualify for this challenge:

Promise of Hope Scholarship 2009 - Award Ceremony

Education is a key component of development.  To this end, Develop Africa continues to expand its commitment to empowering  the future of Africa, by supporting education and development. Develop Africa's Promise of Hope Scholarship Program continues to provide assistance and increase educational opportunities and access to children and youths who families lack the economic power to afford tuition fees and costs.

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