For the 2nd year in a row, Krio Descendants Union (KDU) Houston chapter, in fulfillment of part of its mission to help fund educational projects in Sierra Leone, funded 12 scholarships to pupils in junior secondary schools in Regent, Waterloo and York villages for the 2017/18 school year.
Each of the scholarship package contained two sets of uniforms, two pairs of socks, all required books, yearly tuition, a backpack (with various school supplies), other school-related charges and two pairs of shoes.
KDU Houston was able to achieve this goal through fundraising activities and donations from its members and the Houston Community.
It is hoped that the awards will help students achieve their academic goals and help ease the financial burden on parents. The parents of each recipient were very grateful for the help given by KDU Houston. They believe that their children will become more focused in their studies, which will enable them to improve their various communities in the future.
KDU Houston would like to thank Dr. Roland Buck, who headed the selection process in Freetown, and his team of four other members for their integrity and transparency in implementing the program in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
KDU Houston renews its scholarship commitment to kids in Sierra Leone
KDU Houston partners with Dream Home
KDU Houston supports
in Freetown, Sierra Leone
In December 2015, Develop Africa received a generous check and 22 school bags (with a wide range of school supplies) from the Krio Descendants Union (KDU), Houston Chapter. This donation was for the Dream Home, an orphanage for Ebola orphans in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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KDU Houston contributes to send kids back to school
In August 2017, KDU Houston undertook the operating expenses for the Dream Home orphanage for the month. This generosity provided residents (all of whom are Ebola orphans) with school supplies and on-going care .The monetary value was $2500.00
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Welcome Message
Greetings from members of the Krio Descendants Union of Houston, Texas. We welcome your patronage and good wishes.
Based on our formation and registration in March 2013, our purpose and mission is, "To reconnect with, and enhance the cultural heritage of the Krios of Sierra Leone through reflection, education, advocacy and positive deeds for sustainable development".
Our members appreciate the support received from all our patrons and well-wishers and look forward to a sustained partnership during our future program deliveries.
