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Creating a safe haven for children with special needs

At AFCESL, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where underprivileged and disabled children receive the care, support and resources they deserve. Through personalised programmes and a community-driven approach, we empower every child to overcome challenges, unlock their potential and build a brighter future.

Advocacy For Children's Education (AFCESL) is a humanitarian and community-focused organisation committed to improving the lives of underprivileged and disabled children through education, welfare support and sustainable community initiatives. We believe every child deserves access to opportunities that allow them to learn, grow and achieve their full potential — regardless of background or circumstance.

Driven by compassion, inclusion and social impact, we work closely with communities to identify the real challenges affecting children and young people. Through collective action and meaningful support, we strive to create safe, supportive and empowering environments where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

  • Free quality education & child sponsorship
  • Welfare, skills & talent development
  • Rooted in Kroo-Bay, Kaningo & Krab-Tong
What Drives Us

Our mission, vision & values

Our Mission

To help underprivileged, orphaned and disabled children with free quality education, skills and welfare support, so they overcome the barriers they and their families face.

Our Vision

To reach more communities across Sierra Leone and minimise the poverty, inequality and deprivation faced by our young, vibrant generation.

Our Values

Love, friendship and compassion. This life has value only when we attribute value to the lives of others — not through possessions, which are mere vanity.

Why It Matters

The reality we’re working to change

Millions of children are still locked out of the classroom. These are the numbers that drive everything we do.

0M+Children out of school worldwide
0%Of them are in Sub-Saharan Africa
0+Core AFCE programmes running
Message from our Founder

For the children of our society

“This life we live can only have value when we learn to attribute value to the life of others — through love, friendship and compassion.”

Our founder set up AFCE after seeing how deeply Sierra Leone's children suffered through crisis. His conviction still guides us: as long as there is life and people who care, every child's desire for success and a happy life is achievable.

Sahr Sheku Allieu-Kokobaye
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, AFCE/SL
Our Leadership

The committee behind the mission

The working team who advocate, organise and show up for children every day.

Committee Members

The working team

Sahr Sheku Allieu-Kokobaye

CEO & Founder

Tamba James

Country & Project Manager

Barrister Sidikie Tommy

Legal Advisor & Secretary

Daphne Kema Macauley

Marketing Coordinator

Amos Ferdinand Showers

Human Resource Officer

Abu Lyle Conteh

Community Outreach Coordinator

David Difie

Head of Graphic Design & Media

Akosua O. Frimpong

Head of Software Dev & IT Security

Mohammed Sillah

Head of Photography & Videography

Bockarie Momoh Foh

Youth & Children Affairs

Fatoma Alieu Tommy

Public Relations Coordinator

Abdulai Bah

Head of Field Officers

Bartholomew A. R. Kamara

Field Operations Coordinator

Daisy Senesie

Marketing Officer

Stephen Joseph Gomeh

Volunteer Coordinator

Sulaiman Bah

Field Officer

Ahmed S. Nyandemoh

Field Officer

Mohamed Conteh

Field Officer

Rolanda Kondeh

Social Media Coordinator & Talent Scout

Gbatundu Ndeyia Kutubu

Committee Member

Sahr Samuel Bangura, Esq.

Committee Member

Adel Caroline Jusu

Committee Member
Governance

Our Advisory Board

The advisors who guide our direction, governance and long-term impact.

Sahr Sheku Allieu-Kokobaye

Advisory Board

Alimamy Bangura

Advisory Board

Sitta Kaikai

Advisory Board

Tiange Gondoe

Advisory Board

Sidikie Tommy

Advisory Board

Michael Jusu

Advisory Board

Michael Ede

Advisory Board

Our Partners

We’re building long-term partnerships. This space is reserved for the institutions who choose to journey with us — could that be you?

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Get Involved

Become a volunteer

Togetherness is the key to limitless opportunity. Join a team that shows up for children — no act of kindness is ever too small. Fill in the short form below and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch.

Make real impact

Help deprived and disabled children stay in school and reach their potential.

Grow your skills

Gain experience in leadership, communication, project management and teamwork.

Join a community

Become part of a warm, purpose-driven team across our communities.

Volunteer Admission

Join us as a volunteer

This is a short version of our Volunteer Admission Form — enough to get you started. On acceptance, we’ll complete the full form together.

Lend a hand

Come on board — every child deserves someone in their corner

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