My Nonprofit Reviews

On the 5th February, 2023. I started volunteering at DEVELOP AFRICA, located at 27 Main Road Juba Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone. I started as a beginner in the Mega software and also in Mega spreadsheet but I was guided by the programs team and they taught me how the Mega software works, its purpose, and also how to upload videos and photos of beneficiaries that are under the mentoring and sponsorship of Develop Africa. It was hectic for me for the first week because I was learning different things from different people but the encouraging words and motivating energy of the staff gave me the spirit to work hard so that I would be able to meet the goals of the Organization. Sometimes in all the tensions and pressure I usually go through, I make sure I do my work professionally and more accurately and the programs team and other Staff of Develop Africa will make sure that I am happy and give me some inspiring words that will make me love doing my role and responsibility as a Develop Africa volunteer. During this past month, I have learned a lot not only about my duties as a volunteer but also, I have learned some important things about life. I have learned to love kids both poor and rich and also don’t look down on anyone no matter where they are, who they are, and what they do to survive just continue to cherish them and show roses everywhere you go.
In August, I was included in the trip to Kamawornie village, Makeni City, and BO district for the annual scholarship distributions to beneficiaries. It was my first time going to Kamawornie village so the environment was strange and the people were too but I was happy meeting them because they are lovely people and I learned a lot about their customs and traditions. What inspired me the most about them is that in all the suffering they are going through they find ways to be happy and they love strangers and respect them, so as for the hospitality it was great. It is good to have a mixed experience about life’s journey.
In conclusion, I want to thank Develop Africa CEO and staff for what they are doing for vulnerable kids in Sierra Leone and beyond. Promoting education and also making sure that they have a comfortable environment to learn, the vision of the organization has given me the strength to make sure that I join hands with the organization to make the dreams of every vulnerable kid come to reality FOR WE ARE Africa and together we will make these kids smile and always be happy.