I feel privileged to be involved with this local charity supporting a friendship link with Sierra Leone - my role is coordinating the schools work - it's special because I've met so many lovely friends along the way. There are currently 30 OWL schools, 15 in Warwick district linked with 15 in Bo district. Over the past 14 years we have been working together to learn from each other and supporting teaching in both countries through various projects.

Most Bo schools receive very little professional development or support. The longstanding relationships within OWL have enabled us to now start working with a partner Sierra Leonean organisation, EducAid (www.educaid.org.uk) For over 30 years they have been developing teacher mentoring and training which has been proven to be very effective - helping schools improve outcomes for both staff and children.

EducAid's vision is a democratic, dignified and globally-engaged Sierra Leone, where poverty is eliminated by educated citizens. OWL are delighted to be working alongside such a well established and vibrant organisation.