Educational Support
We support children with learning materials, safe educational environments and mentorship that encourage academic excellence.
Learn & growWe support underprivileged and disabled children in Sierra Leone through education, welfare and community care. Together, nothing is impossible.
Advocacy For Children's Education (AFCESL) is a humanitarian, community-focused organisation improving the lives of underprivileged and disabled children through education, welfare support and sustainable community initiatives.
Raise awareness and stand with children in deprived communities.
Give food, books, clothing and learning support that changes lives.
Millions of children are still locked out of the classroom. These are the numbers that drive everything we do.
Children in deprived communities deserve more than survival — they deserve the chance to truly thrive.
We support children with learning materials, safe educational environments and mentorship that encourage academic excellence.
Learn & growEssential support — food, clothing, clean water and daily necessities — because dignity begins with the basics.
Care & dignityTalent development and community engagement that help young people build confidence and step into leadership.
Lead & inspireLong-term sponsorship and support systems for education, social and medical needs — all the way to independence.
Build & sustainHave a question, a gift or a partnership in mind? Reach out — togetherness is the key to limitless opportunity for our children.
We’re grateful to the institutions and businesses who stand with us to give children a brighter future.
“These young people are truly passionate. With the little they have, they have supported the National School for the Deaf, the Milton Margai School for the Blind and many more.”
“Their cause is a very good one, and I wholeheartedly stand for them. Let us all join hands so every child can grow in a good home and attain an education.”
“Their feeding campaign saw over 600 homeless people fed across our communities. I encourage every patriotic individual to support this wonderful organisation.”
“Thank you for bringing disabled children from our institution together — fed, playing and happy for the whole day. We are truly grateful.”
“When I was struggling to fund the prize for our youth competition, they stepped in without hesitation. They are credible, and they have never disappointed.”
“This NGO has never fallen short of its word. With the little resources they have, the impact they make in our community is really good.”
“On behalf of the disabled people in my community — thank you for a well-cooked meal on this day. We pray for the continual growth of this NGO.”
“They left their own place to come to where we lay our heads and feed us. It may seem small to them, but to us it is more than we could expect.”
“Winning the National Inter-Church Gospel Singing Competition truly blessed our ministry. Thank you for creating a platform built on unity.”
“Thank you for the school learning materials for our children. It has lifted a real burden from us as parents.”
“These young people are truly passionate. With the little they have, they have supported the National School for the Deaf, the Milton Margai School for the Blind and many more.”
“Their cause is a very good one, and I wholeheartedly stand for them. Let us all join hands so every child can grow in a good home and attain an education.”
“Their feeding campaign saw over 600 homeless people fed across our communities. I encourage every patriotic individual to support this wonderful organisation.”
“Thank you for bringing disabled children from our institution together — fed, playing and happy for the whole day. We are truly grateful.”
“When I was struggling to fund the prize for our youth competition, they stepped in without hesitation. They are credible, and they have never disappointed.”
“This NGO has never fallen short of its word. With the little resources they have, the impact they make in our community is really good.”
“On behalf of the disabled people in my community — thank you for a well-cooked meal on this day. We pray for the continual growth of this NGO.”
“They left their own place to come to where we lay our heads and feed us. It may seem small to them, but to us it is more than we could expect.”
“Winning the National Inter-Church Gospel Singing Competition truly blessed our ministry. Thank you for creating a platform built on unity.”
“Thank you for the school learning materials for our children. It has lifted a real burden from us as parents.”
We visit deprived communities in person, interview families and record their circumstances. That information helps us identify the children and needs that deserve attention most.
Head to our About page and open the Volunteer tab to fill in a short application. Our volunteer coordinator will get in touch to take it from there.
Every gift goes directly toward food, education, safe environments and long-term support for children who have very little — no contribution is too small.
We currently work across deprived communities in Freetown, Sierra Leone — including Kroo-Bay, Kaningo and Crab-Town — and we're steadily reaching more.