The Give A Chance Family
A Grassroots Movement Born From Lived Experience
Give A Chance is a development charity working with and for children in Sierra Leone, a beautiful West African nation that remains among the world's poorest, ranking 181 out of 189 on the UN Human Development Index.
We are not a large international NGO. We are a family-run foundation rooted in Bo City, led by Brima Kpakra and Esther Jenneh Sandy, who have personally fostered vulnerable children since 2010. Our work is intimate, accountable, and deeply personal.
Mission, Vision & Promise
Everything we do is guided by three unwavering commitments to the children of Sierra Leone.
Our Vision
To see a society in Sierra Leone where all children are educated, do not go to bed hungry, and have their fundamental rights recognized, respected, and protected.
Our Mission
To empower underprivileged and orphaned children with knowledge, confidence, safe shelter, nutritious meals, and support through adulthood, so they can become the transformational power in their country.
Our Promise
Every donation directly supports children in our Bo City home: shelter, education, meals, and healthcare. No overhead skimming, no middlemen. Just real impact, dollar for dollar.
Our Core Values
These principles shape every decision, every meal served, and every lesson taught at Give A Chance.
Transparency
Every dollar is accounted for. We publish how funds are spent so donors see exactly where their generosity goes.
Compassion
We treat every child as family. Love, patience, and dignity are at the center of everything we do.
Empowerment
We do not just shelter, we educate. Knowledge is the most powerful tool a child can carry into adulthood.
Community
We work hand-in-hand with Bo City families, schools, and leaders so impact ripples outward.
A Decade of Giving Children a Chance
From a single family's act of love to a growing movement for Sierra Leone's youth.
The Spark
Brima and Esther open their home to their first foster children, driven by Brima's own upbringing among 30 siblings, 21 adopted.
Ebola Crisis Response
During the devastating Ebola outbreak, many children lost their parents. Give A Chance expanded to shelter newly orphaned youth in Bo City.
Purpose-Built Home
Construction completed on a dedicated facility with separate, secure quarters for boys and girls, housing 15 children full-time.
First University Graduate
Janet Jinna Sandy, who joined at age 14, graduates as a qualified nurse and begins serving at Bo City hospital, a milestone for the foundation.
Growing the Family
With sponsors across the globe, Give A Chance continues expanding educational support, mentorship, and community outreach programs.
Rooted in Bo City, Sierra Leone
Our purpose-built home is located at 23 Lucy Brewa Street, Simbo Town, in Bo City, the second-largest city in Sierra Leone and the heart of the Southern Province. Bo is a vibrant, resilient community, but many families still struggle with poverty, limited access to education, and the lasting effects of past crises.
A safe haven for 15+ children
"There is no better organization in Sierra Leone that supports children to reach their dreams. Sierra Leone's real change comes from educating these children so they can be the transformational power in their country."
Micheli Siqueira
Sponsor since 2014