Expansion of Wegdam High School

In 2020, Wegdam Kamabonko High School opened its doors — bringing hope, structure, and opportunity to a remote village in Sierra Leone. Built by the Wegdam Foundation, the school quickly became a success story, welcoming over 400 students from surrounding communities.

Every morning, classrooms fill with eager minds and bright blue uniforms. Local teachers guide their students through lessons that reach far beyond textbooks — teaching resilience, confidence, and the power of knowledge.

But with success comes growth.

To meet the rising demand, we are now expanding the school. A brand-new building is under construction to create space for even more students, more learning, and more dreams.

Thanks to continued support, the vision that started in 2020 is growing — and changing lives, one classroom at a time.

Wegdam High School

Major Expansion of Wegdam School in Kamabonko, Karene District

01-14-2026

Wegdam School currently has six classrooms serving approximately 250 pupils aged 4 to 11 (primary education). We are proud to be able to provide education to these children, but the current facilities are insufficient.

The nearest secondary school is located about 20 kilometres away. For many children, this distance is impossible to cover, as there is no bus transport and bicycles are unaffordable for many families. As a result, dropout rates are high, and much of the talent in which investment has already been made is lost.

To address this problem, the school site will be expanded with 16 new classrooms, primarily intended for secondary education. In addition, a vocational school will be established with classrooms for various trades, such as carpentry, tiling, hairdressing, tailoring, as well as an IT classroom. Space is also planned for a library and a childcare facility for children aged 0 to 4.

With this expansion, the total built-up area of the school will be quadrupled.

A Roof Over The New School

08-22-2025

At Wegdam High School, work continues every day to bring the project closer to completion. The roof is now in place, an important step forward. We hope the school will soon be finished so it can be used by the students who are eagerly waiting for their new classrooms.

Roof Work in Progress — The School is Taking Shape!

07-01-2025

Another milestone in Kamabonko!

Construction on the expansion of Wegdam High School is moving ahead steadily — and the roof is now going up. Local builders are working hard to complete the wooden framework, bringing us one step closer to welcoming even more students into safe, well-equipped classrooms.

Construction Update — Expansion Underway!

03-27-2025

We’re excited to share that construction has officially begun on the expansion of Wegdam Kamabonko High School!

Thanks to the ongoing support of our donors and the determination of the local community, the walls of the new classrooms are rising — brick by brick. Soon, even more students will have a safe and inspiring place to learn.

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