named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bridge Project
Deploys solar-powered “Bridge Pi” devices to create offline digital libraries in schools, providing access to books, videos, and educational resources in areas with limited internet connectivity
Hands-on Reading! (HOR)
Supports 16 schools in Sierra Leone with trained librarians, literacy programming, and resources to build a culture of reading
Sister School Program
Connects U.S. schools with African partner schools to exchange stories, books, and cultural experiences, fostering mutual learning and support
Solar Power Initiative
Installs solar systems at schools and learning centers and plans to launch a Solar Skills Workshop to train local technicians in installation and maintenance
Vocational & Skills Training
Offers tailoring, carpentry, welding, and machinist training in Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe, with job placement and entrepreneurship support
We Yone Learning Centre
Flagship center in Masiaka, Sierra Leone offering libraries, educational technology access, tailoring and crafts training, and solar skills development
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 2 activities
- Conducting educational technology training campsOrganizes week-long computer camps and training sessions during school breaks, providing over 150 children and teachers from multiple schools with first-time access to computers and digital learning tools.
- Deploying digital libraries through the Bridge ProjectImplements the Bridge Project in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and other African countries by deploying low-cost, portable “Bridge Pi” digital libraries to under-resourced schools, expanding access to educational technology for students and teachers with little or no prior computer experience.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Constructing sanitary latrines at schools in ZimbabweBuilds sanitary latrines at rural schools in Zimbabwe to improve student attendance, particularly among girls, by addressing basic sanitation needs.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distributing books to schools in Sierra Leone and NigeriaDistributed over 50,000 books to 33 schools in Sierra Leone and an additional 45,000 in partnership with the Ministry of Education, along with over 200,000 books in the past year, supporting literacy and library development.
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Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
- Implementing vocational and skills training programsRuns vocational training programs in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone, including tailoring, welding, carpentry, and machining, with trainees completing paid work orders and achieving employment or entrepreneurship outcomes.
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
- Installing solar power systems at schoolsInstalls solar power systems at the We Yone Learning Centre in Sierra Leone as a pilot project and plans expansion to partner schools to power lighting, fans, and digital libraries, improving educational infrastructure.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Mobilizing volunteers for supply packing and youth outreachEngaged over 400 volunteers in packing books and supplies for shipment and promotes youth participation through leadership outreach.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Operating the We Yone Learning Centre in Sierra LeoneProvides educational technology access, literacy programming, and tailoring training courses at the We Yone Learning Centre in Sierra Leone, serving hundreds of students from surrounding schools through digital libraries and post-training support.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Shipping educational and material supplies to African schoolsShips 40-foot containers of books, textbooks, school supplies, clothing, sports equipment, furniture, and toys to over 1,000 schools and refugee camps across nine African countries, impacting over one million children.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Training individuals in solar system installation and maintenancePrepares to establish a Solar Skills Workshop at the We Yone Learning Centre to train individuals in solar system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, building local technical capacity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Reactivating the US-Africa Sister Schools programReactivated the US-Africa Sister Schools program to connect children and teachers across 17 schools in Sierra Leone participating in the Hands-on Reading program, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and educational support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$193K
Contributions & grants$193K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Andy Hughes — Director
- Richard Felli — Director
- Robert Rollins — Director
- Sandrea Brooks — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American students Partner — Engaged through school presentations and the Sister School Program to support awareness and action for African schools.
- Christ Apostolic Church in Brooklyn Partner — Collaborated with USACF to bring digital libraries to 12 high schools in Nigeria through the BP-Nigeria initiative.
- Community Action to Achieve Prosperity Trust Partner — Partner organization implementing vocational training programs in Zimbabwe.
- Ministry of Education (Sierra Leone) Partner — Ongoing collaboration on book distribution to partner schools.
- Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Education Government — Provides financial and logistical support for book distribution and literacy programs in Sierra Leone.
- US Agency for International Development Partner — Provides financial and logistical support for book distribution in Sierra Leone.
- We Yone Learning Centre Partner — Hosts and provides ongoing support for the Sister Schools program; serves as the program's headquarters.
- We Yone Learning Centre Partner — Local learning center in Sierra Leone co-implementing educational and vocational programs.
- We Yone Learning Centre Partner — USACF operates the We Yone Learning Centre in Sierra Leone through its Program & Partnerships Coordinator.
- Zimbabwean NGO Partner — Initial partner organization in Zimbabwe supporting 35 rural schools.
- Zimpertec Partner — Partnered with Zimpertec to install two solar systems at the We Yone Learning Centre.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Education Modelmethodology: community-driven_educationBy engaging local communities in shaping vocational and educational programming, the organization ensures relevance and sustainability, because programs grounded in local input are more likely to meet actual needs and achieve long-term adoption.
- Cross-Cultural Sister School Partnershipsmethodology: participatory_education_modelBy connecting students and educators in the U.S. and Africa through sustained sister school relationships, the organization fosters global citizenship and mutual learning, because shared reading, dialogue, and collaborative exchange deepen cross-cultural understanding and motivate student engagement.
- Integrated Community Literacy Developmentmethodology: literacy_culture_buildingBy combining access to books and digital resources with teacher training, librarian support, and literacy culture-building, the organization sustains educational impact, because literacy growth depends on both material access and ongoing human support systems.
- Local Capacity Building for Sustainable Energymethodology: local_capacity_buildingBy training local individuals in solar energy skills, the organization builds community-based capacity for maintaining and expanding energy access, because locally owned technical expertise ensures long-term sustainability of renewable energy initiatives in underserved areas.
- Offline Digital Learning Accessmethodology: offline_digital_learningBy deploying low-cost, portable, solar-powered devices to create offline WiFi networks with preloaded educational content, the organization enables digital learning in areas without reliable internet, because access to curated digital resources improves educational engagement where infrastructure is limited.