On Monday, July 6th, board members of Impact Sierra Leone (ISL) donated 250 face masks, one dozen Veronica buckets and 10 bottles of hand sanitizer. This donation comes at a time when Covid-19 cases are still on the rise throughout Sierra Leone.
Mr. Henry S. Kamara introducing the staff of the school to Impact Sierra Leone board members.
The principal then briefed the pupils about the organization and their intentions for the school. ISL Board Member and former YSS student, Mr Alfred Turay was the first speaker and shared how happy he was to return to YSS in this capacity. He was proud to be able to give back to his alma mater.
He also reiterated ISL’s purpose of donating Covid-19 items was to safeguard them from the disease
and to empower them as they take their exams. He then announced all of the items donated to the school.
Mr. John Yoni Fofanah, another proud former student of YSS who recently joined the ISL board also provided remarks. He shared with the students that he graduated from YSS in 2009 and how the school gave him a lot of knowledge and impacted his future.
Mr. Fofanah then proceeded with the official handoff to the school principals and YSS Board Chairlady/District Coordinator for United Missions, Rev. Elizabeth D. Kamara. She began by stating the school motto, “Only The Best Is Good Enough For Us”. She was very happy for the donations and extended her appreciation to ISL. She also encouraged our team to continue partnering with the school leadership to help improve YSS.
The following statement was made by Principal of JSS, Henry Kamara:
“Today is a remarkable time that we cannot talk history without this laudable assistance in the Yonibana Secondary School. On behalf of the Board of Governors, teachers, pupils, parents, the administration of this school is extending thanks and appreciation to Impact Sierra Leone for donating 250 facemasks, small hand sanitizers and some Veronica buckets to help keep teachers and pupils safe
in school. Especially to God sent angel Adama Kalokoh who facilitated this gesture and others that contributed to make this a reality.
