Orange Sierra Leone Foundation launches Back-to-School Initiative

By:  Robert Kwaku Annor

The Orange Sierra Leone Foundation has successfully launched its Back-to-School Project in Kingtom, Freetown, reinforcing its commitment to promoting equitable access to education for children across the country.

The launch event was attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aïcha Touré, and the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Mr. Conrad Sackey, highlighting the role of public-private collaboration in addressing educational challenges and supporting national development priorities.

As part of the initiative, children in the Kingtom community received essential school supplies, including exercise books, backpacks, pens, pencils, and mathematical sets. For many families, the provision of these materials helps reduce financial barriers that can hinder school attendance and participation.

The Kingtom launch represents the first phase of a nationwide programme aimed at supporting 2,000 vulnerable children. Through this initial phase, 150 pupils have already benefited from the distribution of learning materials, marking the start of a broader outreach effort by the Foundation.

The project is being implemented in partnership with Concern for Vulnerable Women and Children, working closely with local communities to ensure that support reaches pupils most in need. Through this collaboration, the Orange Sierra Leone Foundation continues to advance initiatives designed to improve access to education and contribute to building brighter futures for children across Sierra Leone.