The Pathway from Education to Prosperity Requires Partnerships
Ray Foundation cannot build the full pathway alone. Scholarships require universities. Skills training requires industry. Research requires academic institutions.
Our partnerships are not transactional. They are structural — designed to create permanent channels between Sierra Leone’s young people and global opportunity.
“Education opened the door for me. A partner held it open long enough for me to walk through.”
— Raymond Steven, Founder, Ray FoundationHow We Work Together
Scholarship Pipelines
Create scholarship pathways that prioritize exceptional students from Sierra Leone. We do the on-the-ground vetting. You provide the opportunity.
Research Collaboration
Partner on academic research around education and development economics in West Africa. Co-publish findings that advance the field.
Study Abroad & Exchange
Create reciprocal exchange opportunities that bring Sierra Leonean students to your campus and open doors for your students in West Africa.
AI & Skills Curriculum
Deliver AI literacy and digital skills training that leverages your institution’s expertise directly for our students in Sierra Leone.
Speaker & Mentorship
Connect your faculty and alumni with Ray Foundation mentorship programs as mentors and guest speakers.
Institutional Giving
Make a targeted institutional gift that funds a named scholarship, a program cohort, or a specific initiative aligned with your values.
Ready to Partner With Ray Foundation?
We are actively seeking university and organizational partnerships. Tell us who you are and what you care about. We will find a way to work together.
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