The United Kingdom Sierra Leone Partnership (UKSLP) is a community-driven charity that supports education by linking schools in Sierra Leone with partner schools in the UK. Together, we share ideas, build understanding, and create opportunities for children to learn in safe and nurturing environments. Our approach is built on self-help, sustainability, and community involvement.
We are currently supporting four schools — one in Kenema District (KDC Baama Konta) and three in Kambia District (KDC Robat, KDC Tawuya, and Kychom). Many of these schools operate with limited resources, and our goal is to help create healthy environments for effective teaching and learning. We provide access to clean water, solar lighting, toilet facilities, and school gardens, helping both pupils and teachers thrive in safe, community-led spaces.
Our mission is to strengthen education through partnership and self-reliance. By pairing schools in Sierra Leone with schools in the UK, we encourage cultural exchange, mutual learning, and community empowerment. We aim to equip schools with basic facilities and support initiatives like school gardens and libraries to improve children’s education and wellbeing.
We envision a future where every child in Sierra Leone learns in a safe, supportive, and sustainable environment. Through collaboration with UK schools, we hope to inspire empathy, understanding, and shared responsibility among children in both nations. Our long-term vision is to help communities build schools that grow with them, encouraging independence, opportunity, and hope for generations to come.
Our work is transforming education, empowering communities, and creating sustainable change across rural Sierra Leone.
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We provide integrated education, infrastructure, and technology solutions to rural schools in Sierra Leone, creating sustainable ecosystems that improve learning outcomes and community wellbeing.
We establish school libraries, provide books, and implement lending systems to improve literacy and shared access to learning resources.
School gardens teach sustainability while improving nutrition and supporting feeding programmes.
Community-led farming initiatives provide sustainable school meals that improve attendance and wellbeing.
We install clean water systems and sanitation facilities, ensuring safe and hygienic school environments.
We provide sports equipment, playground installations, and learning aids to improve participation, physical development, and student retention.
Sewing and skills training programmes support income generation and practical education for students and adults.
Solar-powered systems and digital tools help bridge the technology gap in rural education.
Extracurricular activities such as clubs, arts, and student-led initiatives encourage leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.
We welcome schools that are committed to helping children thrive through teamwork, sustainability, and self-help.
To become a partner school, you must meet the following conditions:
This is a community partnership program — not a financial sponsorship. Schools that join UKSLP commit to building sustainable change from within, with guidance and collaboration from UK partner schools.
Interested schools can complete our application form to explain:
Our education mission reaches schools across Kambia District, empowering children with learning opportunities.
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United Kingdom Sierra Leonean Partnership is a registered Charity in England & Wales (No. ZD21920).