Build a School. Empower a Generation.
“Education is the seed of freedom—plant it in one child, and you change an entire generation.” (—Ray Foundation)
Experience Ray Foundation
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. It is the process through which society renews itself and prepares its citizens not only for work but for meaningful lives of contribution, citizenship, and personal growth. Democracy begins in the classroom, and education must cultivate minds that can think, inquire, and act with purpose”.
John Dewey
VISIT TO THE CURRENT SCHOOL
LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SCHOOL.
RAISING THE WALLS
HOW IT LOOKS NOW
The Challenge of Education in Rural Sierra Leone In the quiet villages of rural Sierra Leone, school starts long before the lessons begin.
Children like Mariatu, just 9 years old, wake up before sunrise. She walks two hours each way, barefoot, on dusty paths just to sit on a rock under a tree to learn. Her school has no walls, no desks, and no clean water.
When it rains, class is canceled. When it’s hot, children faint. But Mariatu still shows up because she believes education is her only chance to build a better life. This is not just Mariatu’s story. It’s the story of thousands of children across Sierra Leone.
Why This Matters
We’ve been there. We’ve seen the broken benches, the collapsing mud walls, and the determination in every child’s eyes. At Ray Foundation, we work hand in hand with local communities to rebuild hope—one school at a time.
The Human Cost
No child should have to walk miles to learn under a tree. No parent should fear sending their child to a building that could collapse.
Children are not asking for luxury—they’re asking for a future. A simple classroom, a blackboard, a safe space to learn.
The Bigger Picture
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One additional year of school increases a child’s future earnings by up to 10%.
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Educated girls are less likely to marry early and more likely to raise healthy families.
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Communities with access to education are more stable, peaceful, and self-reliant.
Education is not charity—it’s the smartest investment in human potential.
From Mud Walls to Real Classrooms
Every school we build brings lasting change:
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500 students educated every year
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6 safe classrooms built with strong materials
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6 latrines for hygiene and dignity
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Headmaster’s office & storage
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Desks, blackboards, clean water
Build a School – Save a Generation
We can’t wait. Children are growing up in unsafe classrooms—or no classrooms at all.
👉 Donate today. Name a school. Change a life.
Together, we can make sure every child has a chance to learn in a safe, dignified place.
Stories of Hope
Mariatu used to learn under a tree. Today, she studies in a real classroom and dreams of becoming a nurse.
Mohamed once walked 3 miles for school. Now, he learns nearby and has read his first book.
This isn’t luck. It’s the power of your support.
Your giving turns:
• Mud into classrooms
• Silence into confidence
• Struggle into strength
• Dreams into reality
OUR STORY
OUR APPROACH
RAY FOUNDATION
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