12. Only 35% of Sierra Leone’s population is literate
13. In Sierra Leone, only 60% of the youth attend a primary
school, while only half of those students are able to go on to
secondary school
14. However, there is a beacon of hope shining
brightly in the midst of all of these troubling
facts
15. The New Era School has been equipping its young
students with the tools necessary to turn their
country around
16. With the education that this New Era School is
providing, children are becoming outstanding adults who can
lead their country into the 21st century
18. With the average teacher only getting paid $40 a month…
…and the tiny school building having to fit the 800
enrolled students
19. Sierra Leone your help
needs
The children at New Era School your help
need
The teachers of New Era School your
need help
The future of Sierra Leone your help
needs
20. Sierra Leone is the sister school of Pantego Christian Academy and
can be contacted best through Jay Pritcher, Headmaster.
Pantego Christian Academy
2201 West Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76013(817) 522-0549