We Have Built
1 primary school
1 secondary school
1 senior secondary school
Powered by solar energy, our school is equipped with a 70-terminal computer suite and a fully fitted science laboratory
supporting over 910 happy students and more than 40 dedicated staff members.
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Developing Our Schools
At OAKS, we’re committed to giving every child the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.With our expanding Senior Secondary School, students can now continue their education safely and locally — opening doors to new opportunities and brighter futures.
We provide:
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Quality education
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Daily nourishment
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Reliable healthcare
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A pathway to independence and choice
Together, we’re empowering the next generation.
What We Do
OAKS is a small ‘family and friends’ charity. We initially built a Primary School in Bo, Sierra Leone, West Africa, which opened in early October 2007 — meaning we are now in our 17th year.
In 2012, following an excellent and consistent 100% pass rate in the National Primary School Exams, we expanded into a Junior Secondary School. In 2019, the Junior Secondary moved into purpose-built premises on a new site.
Today, we teach 910 children across our Primary and Secondary schools and have once again achieved a 100% pass rate. All children are entered for the exams, making this true education for all, with no selection process.
We have now built a Primary, Junior Secondary, and Senior Secondary School, educating students to pre-university standard.
How You Can Help
Our challenge is to increase our annual running costs from £30,000 to £35,000+ to sustain the vital work already taking place across our schools.
Alongside this, we have ambitious plans to;
Expand our Senior Secondary School by building two additional classrooms, creating space for a further 90 students.
Our aim is to begin this next phase of development in 2026.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make this possible. With a proven track record of 100% of funding going directly to the schools, your support will have a real and lasting impact on the lives of these children.
Donate Today
All donations are much appreciated and WILL make a difference. If you are able to contribute, great or small, please do so today!
Where Are Our Pupils?
The 2 schools are located in the Tikonko Chiefdom, Mendewa Layout, Bo Town. The catchment area for OAKS is mainly Mendewa and the neighbouring chiefdom of Lewabu, although some children do travel from further afield across and along the Bo Kenema High-way, the main west to east trunk road, which lies south of Bo Town. Walking time 5 – 45 minutes.
Who Are Our Pupils?
Our target is to provide good quality educational access mainly for the under privileged. We carefully monitor and encourage regular attendance and good time keeping for both pupils and staff. We investigate reasons for absence.
We are conscious that we must develop an ongoing and progressive facility which especially gives girls a good start, we are educating the families and citizens of the future.