Orange Foundation Sierra Leone has solidified its position as a champion of digital education with the donation of state-of-the-art Digital School Kits to three primary schools—Modern Elementary Primary School on Jomo Kenyatta Road, St. Joseph’s Primary School on Howe Street in Freetown, and St. Charles Lwanga Primary School in Kenema District. The presentations, held on 11th and 12th November 2025 and led by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, mark a significant milestone in the Foundation’s mission to broaden access to quality digital learning nationwide.
The donations highlight the Foundation’s commitment to empowering young learners, especially in underserved communities, with modern tools designed to inspire creativity, innovation and improved academic outcomes.
Speaking at the Freetown ceremony, Orange Sierra Leone CEO Sekou Amadou Bah described the initiative as a “moment of inspiration, hope and opportunity,” noting that the Digital School Kits open doors to new forms of learning that many pupils have never experienced. He stressed that millions of children across Africa and the Middle East still lack access to digital education due to technology and connectivity gaps. The Digital School Kit project was created to bridge that divide by delivering offline electronic libraries equipped with curriculum-aligned content—ideal for schools with limited or no internet access.
He further noted that the programme now spans 16 countries, supporting more than 1,400 schools and over 500,000 pupils globally, most of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Sierra Leone alone, Orange Foundation has supplied 39 Digital School Kits in the past three years, impacting more than 30,000 pupils across six districts. The latest donation, he said, reflects the Foundation’s deep commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind in the digital age.
Describing the kits as “gateways to knowledge and future possibilities,” the CEO encouraged pupils to remain curious, bold and ambitious, while applauding teachers for embracing technology to enrich classroom experiences. He also thanked Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh for nominating St. Joseph’s and Modern Elementary Primary School as beneficiaries, acknowledging his leadership in education and digital inclusion.
Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, praised the initiative, calling the kits “portable portals to knowledge” equipped with electronic devices, offline learning apps and essential curriculum materials. He noted that digital learning is central to creating equitable, high-quality education for pupils regardless of their background or location. The Minister expressed confidence that the tools would nurture a generation of digitally literate, problem-solving learners ready to contribute to Sierra Leone’s development.
In his keynote address, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to digital education under President Julius Maada Bio’s Free Quality Education initiative. He emphasized that human capital development remains at the heart of Sierra Leone’s progress, and that digital learning plays a vital role in strengthening educational foundations. The Vice President explained that his decision to nominate one public and one private school for the project was driven by a desire to promote educational fairness. Modern Elementary Primary School, he said, was selected for its rapid growth and strong academic performance.
He extended gratitude to Orange Foundation for supporting the Government’s push for digital inclusion. In a heartwarming gesture, he distributed chocolates to pupils as an early Christmas treat—drawing cheers and smiles across the schoolyard. Dr. Jalloh concluded by pledging continued Government support and promised to return next year with additional assistance.
The Head Teachers of Modern Elementary and St. Joseph’s Primary Schools both expressed profound appreciation to Orange Foundation, describing the donations as transformative investments in the future of their pupils. They emphasized that the Digital School Kits represent more than technological upgrades—they symbolize hope, equality and tangible opportunities for children who deserve quality learning resources.
The head teachers also assured that the schools would incorporate the digital tools effectively and responsibly to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
The donation ceremonies ultimately showcased a powerful partnership between Government, corporate actors and educational leaders working together to champion digital inclusion and build a tech-empowered future for Sierra Leone’s children.
