SCAW BLOG: SIERRA LEONE, 2026: OCTOBER 22
Today was the final distribution in Sierra Leone, where we finished handing out a total of 1500 bedkits! The energy on-site from the team, volunteers, and the children was incredible today. We want to give a huge thanks to the OVPs, volunteers, principals, and teachers who volunteered their time to help make the past three days possible.
If you saw yesterday’s blog, you will remember Samuel, one of the principals that supported our team and significantly contributed to the success of all three distributions. Today we had the chance to visit his beautiful school. We were very excitedly greeted by his students, who showered us with thanks and gratitude. This visit was an amazing chance to see just how much principals like Samuel impact these children’s lives. It was also an opportunity to see the bedkit items in use, such as the backpacks, water bottles, and school supplies.
Sierra Leone has been an unforgettable experience, made even more special by an incredible team. We will cherish the memories we’ve made and the people we’ve had the privilege of meeting along the way. After a good nights rest, we look forward to a safe and smooth journey home tomorrow!
Until next time!
Team Sierra Leone, 2026
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SCAW BLOG: SIERRA LEONE, 2026: OCTOBER 21
Today at our distribution I had the pleasure of speaking with Samuel, an active principal from one of our participating schools. He was instrumental in organizing a highly effective morning with the children. He specifically made himself available for the entire 3 days of the distributions. Fortunately many of the children today were for his school.
He is a busy man, whose commitment to education includes his public school as well as a family run, comprehensive school for pre-schoolers to high school students.
A strong believer in the power of education, Samuel spoke eloquently and passionately about the contribution every individual in Sierra Leone can strive to make no matter their ability. It all begins with education! We were pleased to present him with a Canada/Sierra Leone friendship pin. We are sure he will wear it proudly!
Team Sierra Leone, 2026
Eco-Soap Bank 🇸🇱 and SCAW 🇨🇦
SCAW BLOG: SIERRA LEONE, 2026: OCTOBER 20
Today was our team’s first distribution in Sierra Leone. On our drive to the village, we were met with some rain, but the people of Sierra Leone have a creative solution to that! Lucky for us, the skies cleared in time for us to arrive at the distribution site.
Four schools met us at the distribution site, with students already lined up and ready to go by the time we arrived! With the help of the principals, teachers, and 15 other volunteers, we were able to hand out 500 bedkits in just a couple hours.
We ended off our distribution day by visiting the cottage industry where the bedsheets included in the bedkits were sewn. It was a special chance to see a little more of the work and local craftsmanship that goes into making these bedkits possible.
And of course, Norma had to indulge in some fresh coconut water just outside the shop!
We’re already looking forward to another distribution tomorrow and can’t wait to see what the next day brings. Stay tuned for more adventures from Sierra Leone!
Team Sierra Leone, 2026
Eco-Soap Bank 🇸🇱 and SCAW 🇨🇦