Who We Are

EducAid is a UK registered charity (1163161) and Sierra Leonean registered NGO that has been transforming education in Sierra Leone for 30 years.

Proudly Sierra Leonean-led, EducAid works across schools, communities, and systems to deliver high-quality education where it is needed most — and drive lasting change.

Over 300,000 students.

Over 900 schools.

Education that changes futures.

Context

In Sierra Leone, the learning poverty rate* is 95.8%: This is one of the highest in the world.

The education sector faces structural challenges, including a lack of resources and skills, to reach and support schools to deliver effective teaching and learning for all children.

Without strong education systems, cycles of poverty continue across generations.

*(% of ten year old's who are unable to read and understand an age appropriate text: Global Education Policy Dashboard 2025).

Our Approach

Schools that demonstrate excellence

We run high-performing schools that model effective teaching, strong leadership, and inclusive learning environments, showing what quality education can look like in practice.

Teacher development and system strengthening

We support over 1,375 schools and 9,000 teachers through training, mentoring, and continuous professional development, strengthening classroom practice and school leadership across the country.

Equity and inclusion

We work to remove barriers to education, with a strong focus on girls’ education and ensuring that all children — regardless of background — can access and succeed in learning.

Innovation and improved learning

We integrate innovation in teaching and learning, including digital approaches and improved pedagogy, to strengthen educational outcomes and relevance.

Leadership and local capacity

With 85% of staff being former EducAid pupils, we build leadership from within the communities we serve, creating a sustainable cycle of local expertise and ownership.

EducAid's vision is a democratic, dignified and globally-engaged Sierra Leone, where poverty is eliminated by educated citizens.