The Jeneba Project

The Jeneba Project is dedicated to providing high-quality traditional and civic education in Sierra

• From 1991-2002 Sierra Leone endured a brutal civil war triggered by poor governance and prolonged by the looting of “blood diamonds.” Violence against civilians was rampant and by the end of the war thousands of people had been killed and over a million civilians fled to neighboring Guinea. During the war, over 60% of educational infrastructure was destroyed, leaving a critical void in the educa

tion sector.

• Children were particularly affected by the war. Not only were they victims of amputations, they were also forced to become primary perpetrators of violence as child soldiers, leaving a dire need to strengthen community foundations.

• Sierra Leone remains one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. Reasons for absence from school include extreme poverty and the inability to pay school fees, lack of educational infrastructure and trained teachers, and inadequate parental support for young children. Girls are particularly vulnerable as their education is often considered second to that of their male counterparts. Girls also face issues such as sexual harassment and teenage pregnancy, which hinder education at junior and high school levels.

• The Ebola crisis has severely weakened already vulnerable institutions and particularly affected students who were unable to attend school during the country's school closure. Both a phenomenon and exacerbator of underdevelopment, it has emphasized the need for an educated leadership that can build the country's foundations, prevent and react to crises in a more efficient manner. The Jeneba Project believes that education is a fundamental agent in the development of a society. Education develops individuals and allows them to become better participants in society, to financially sustain themselves and their families, and to escape poverty. Through the expansion of educational opportunities for youths, we aim to make an impact on the greater community by addressing problems of illiteracy and larger issues of poverty and underdevelopment. Education allows individuals to become agents of change within their communities. It trains them for future leadership, entrepreneurship, and self-directed development. Students will be prepared to pursue tertiary education when available. Moreover, students will develop skills to diversify the predominantly subsistent agricultural economy and stimulate economic development.

03/10/2026

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Sierra Leone has announced an immediate nationwide ban on all forms of “school camping” within school premises, citing serious concerns over professional misconduct and alleged extortion by some educators.

The directive applies to all registered government and private schools across Sierra Leone. It serves as a final warning to school proprietors, principals, head teachers, and administrators to immediately end the practice.

According to the Ministry, the decision follows a recent nationwide monitoring exercise and school survey that uncovered practices believed to be negatively affecting students’ academic development and undermining the integrity of the country’s education system.

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02/28/2026

On Uniform Day at the Sengbe Pieh Academy the older girls hand uniforms to the new cohort. We thank Professor Kate Graney and her “Philosophy and Practices of Peace and Nonviolence Class, Fall 2025” at Skidmore College for their funding support to provide school materials to the new girls.

02/28/2026

Today is Uniform Day at the Sengbe Pieh Academy. The older girls will hand uniforms to the new cohorts. We thank Professor Kate Graney and her “Philosophy and Practices of Peace and Nonviolence Class, Fall 2025” at Skidmore College for their funding support to provide school materials to the new girls.

10/02/2025

Another group of Mariners at the Sengbe Pieh Academy in Robis, Sierra Leone, will be taking the WASSCE next year. We have started regular prep classes.

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10/01/2025

Another group of Mariners at the Sengbe Pieh Academy in Robis, Sierra Leone, will be taking the WASSCE and a new subject has just been added to their list, so we got some new textbooks.

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05/27/2025

We asked the Mariners of Sengbe Pieh Academy what their school needs most - they responded. Here is how you can help. Please watch and visit www.jenebaproject.org to make your contribution to help make a better future for girls in Sierra Leone.

05/14/2025

In support of Skidmore College Professor Kate Graney’s “the philosophy and practices of peace and nonviolence” class’ fundraiser for the Sengbe Pieh Academy in Sierra Leone we asked the Mariners what peace means to them.

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05/09/2025

Another cohort of the Mariners of Sengbe Pieh Academy in Sierra Leone is preparing for their final exams. They will study together, which means we usually support them with solar lights and food. If you are inclined to support these determined girls through their studies please donate at www.jenebaproject.org

05/09/2025

03/22/2025

The Sengbe Pieh Academy provides 10,000 liters of water daily to Robis Village in Lungi, Sierra Leone - demand increases during the fast month period.

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