Articles written by: Alan Wolstencroft

Kankalay School – Phase 3 of development
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Kankalay School – Phase 3 of development

Since February I have been funding some new facilities for the 200+children at this Junior Secondary (12 to 16) school. So far we have built a 6 cubicle toilet block and are in the final stages (painting, fitting ceilings & blackboards) of the 2 classrooms plus we have built an […]

Banbury Rugby Club “Making A Difference”
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Banbury Rugby Club “Making A Difference”

Banbury Rugby Club recently donated a second hand set of rugby shirts and 20 pairs of second hand boots and trainers to my project in Freetown. We decided it would be good to link the Club with Banbury International Community School, located in the suburb of Liverpool in the city. […]

Classroom block update
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Classroom block update

You may have seen my “open plan learning” post previously so let’s bring you right up to date. We have managed to build 2 classrooms, an office, staffroom and storage area as Phase 1 of the classroom development. The finishing touches, installing the ceilings, painting and putting up the blackboards […]

We need the toilet!!
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We need the toilet!!

Kankalay Junior Secondary School has 200+ children aged 12 to 16 but this was the only toilet facility – I won’t show you inside We have funded a 6 cubicle toilet block to bring them into the 21st century – a mere cost of £2,200 to “Make A Real Difference”

Is this what they mean by “open plan learning”?
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Is this what they mean by “open plan learning”?

This is a secondary school in Sierra Leone for 200 pupils. The classrooms were constructed of mud blocks, because that was all they could afford, and as you can see they had seen better days. This photo was taken in October 2020. The situation worsened and they had to remove […]

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Calvary Praise Community well

I’ve been supporting Calvary Praise school for a short while. I was recently asked to fund the installation of a well as people were having to walk about half a mile to the nearest clean water supply. The first phase is now complete and they have a clean supply of […]

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Momoh’s HOME – opening celebrations

Yesterday, Sunday 8th August, was a VERY special day for Momoh & Aunty (his carer) as they began anew chapter of life in their new home. It was a joy that cannot be explained. Joy was expressed in songs, dancing, celebration and also with tears of gratitude. The whole community […]

The furniture arrives at Momoh’s
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The furniture arrives at Momoh’s

Last Saturday all the new furniture was delivered to Momoh’s “HOME” New beds and mattresses, a lounge suit and a table and chairs There is GREAT excitemnet for this Sunday’s official opening ceremony Welcome to SIERRA LEONE !!

Momoh is nearly home!!
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Momoh is nearly home!!

The finishing touches are being applied to Momoh’s new home and we are just purchasing new furniture for the house. The official opening ceremony will take place on Sunday 8th August at 3pm and the entire community is REALLY excited. It has taken exactly 3 months to get to this […]