Abdul Mansaray graduates from university in February with a degree in Mass Communication. In addition to his academic studies, during a two-month internment at Bo, he gained first-hand experience of news editing and presenting, camera work, investigative journalism and script writing. He has also spent time working at the television station, Classic Media.

Abdul (pictured centre with fellow students Ibrahim, Issa and Andrew) was rescued from the streets of Freetown as a young boy by Magnus. He was brought to live at Bethesda Orphanage, where he received a good education and new possibilities for future opportunity.

Throughout his time at Bethesda, Abdul proved himself to be hard-working and able: he achieved good grades and was also appointed Head Boy.

His entrance into university was made possible by Sierra Leone Mission (SLM) supporters, who made generous donations needed to cover his tuition fees.

Now, as he approaches the next stage of his life, Abdul hopes to set up a media business, drawing on his learning, experience and strong work ethic. In order to help him with this start-up, SLM are making an appeal on Abdul’s behalf for the provision of equipment he needs – or financial donations to enable him to buy some (or all) of the items!

Equipment needed

Camera

Tripod

Lavalier Microphones

Mafi (Audio recorder)

Studio lights

WiFi

Drone

Computer

If you are able to supply Abdul with any of the items on his list or make a donation towards their purchase, please follow the guidelines below or contact Janet O'Shea, Chair of SLM.

SIERRA LEONE DONATIONS

If you would like to make a donation, to help SLM's work in Sierra Leone, just click on the Donations button, located at the top of each website page. Please also state if you would like your donation to go towards a particular project.

Donating by Bank Transfer

Barclays Bank

Sort code: 20-16-08, Account number: 30799076, Account name: Sierra Leone Mission 

(NB We are very grateful to receive anonymous donations, but when making a bank transfer donation, the donor's name is needed for auditing purposes. Please be assured this information will remain private.)

Donating by cheque

Please send cheques to: Sierra Leone Mission. Postal address: Janet Foord, Sheppey Evangelical Church, Warden Bay Road, Leysdown on Sea, Isle of Sheppey, Kent ME12 4NA