Sponsor Abdul Sesay
Biography
Abdul has been a part of our COTN family since he was seven years old. He entered our Children’s Home in 2002. In his free time, he enjoys running and playing soccer. He is studying social work at Njala University. He wants to become a social worker to raise awareness and bring change to his society. Through your sponsorship, he has the opportunity to attend school and make a difference in his community.
Program Profile
Sponsors like you are helping students from some of the poorest parts of Sierra Leone receive a high-quality education. Through your sponsorship, young men and women who once had no chance of earning an income and supporting their families are seeing a world of opportunities open up before them. Thank you for providing these opportunities by sponsoring a student.
Our University/Vocational Program has two phases:
Phase One: Gap Year – The gap year gives students practical work experience that prepares them for the next phase of their education. It also gives them a chance to work within COTN in an area of interest, letting them contribute to the ministry in a meaningful way.
Phase Two: Attend University or Vocational School – After completing the gap year, students begin their course of study in school. The length of time they spend in this phase depends on their school and area of study.
Graduates of the University/Vocational Program have already become doctors, teachers, and other professionals. As our children grow up, hundreds more students will enter the program in the coming years.
Benefits/services provided may include: Tuition, room and board, books, materials, travel costs.

Population: 5,743,725 (2014 est.)
Life Expectancy: 57 years
Under Age 5 Mortality Rate: 182 deaths per 1,000 live births
People Living with HIV/AIDS: 58,000
Orphaned Children: 370,000
Secondary School Attendance: Boys—40%, Girls—33%
Population Living on Less Than $1.25 Per Day: 52%
Sources: UNICEF, The World Factbook (2014)
