As we wrap up our Annual Reading, Comprehension, and Debate Competition: Secondary School Edition, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all participants, schools, judges, sponsors and attendees who made the event a success. The books featured in this year’s Reading and Comprehension segment were nothing short of inspiring: - Dear Ijeawele, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by @ChimamandaReal - The Girl with the Louding Voice by @abidare_author - I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by @Malala & Patricia McCormick - African Girl, African Woman: How Agile, Empowered, and Tech-Savvy Females Will Transform the Continent...for Good by Hynd Bouhia For the Debate Segment, we dove into the powerful themes of We Should All Be Feminists by @ChimamandaReal These books sparked meaningful conversations, critical thinking, and left the audience in awe of the students’ brilliance. We encourage you to explore these incredible works, so you too can experience the same magic and insight they brought to this unforgettable event. Let’s keep celebrating the power of reading and learning! #wereadtochangelives #literacychampions #sdg4 #debate

The Startup World Cup presents an extraordinary opportunity for startups across West Africa. The benefits of pitching at the Startup World Cup Regional Semi-Finals in Sierra Leone go beyond the opportunity to compete for USD 1M in Silicon Valley. Imagine pitching in front of global investors with checkbooks ready to invest. With some of Africa's most active investors and Europe and North America's most successful ones being in the room, the sky is the limit. The Sierra Leonean ecosystem particularly has a lot to gain, and while it is my hope that entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone seize this opportunity, I am also pleased that it presents a unique opportunity for some of the brightest entrepreneurs from across West Africa to come to experience Sierra Leone and its people while putting their best foot forward to compete for the global spot. Here are some nicely put together FAQ by @feleitechcity to help you make your decision to apply sooner than later. P.S deadline is 20th December. It will be sad if you wait until this opportunity pass you by. Apply:

Over the last couple of days I have been posting and saying “Sierra Leone it’s your time”. Well I am excited that the leadership of @feleitechcity and Nomadic Minds are bringing the Regional Semi-finals to Sierra Leone in April 2025. This is YOUR moment to connect with global investors, compete with 27 innovative startups from 20 countries, and pitch for a $1M investment at the Startup World Cup 2025 Final in Silicon Valley! Prizes to be won: The winning startup gets full access to the Silicon Valley Final for a chance to win $1M. The top 3 startups will join the Startup District at WMF 2025 in Bologna, Italy, featuring exclusive B2B meetings and a chance to pitch on the Startup Stage! Who should apply? ☑️Startups looking to scale globally (from across West Africa). ☑️Innovators ready to showcase their ideas on an international stage ☑️Entrepreneurs seeking investments, partnerships, and mentorship Why Apply? ☑️Pitch to 30+ international investors managing $10B+ ☑️Compete for a spot in the global final ☑️Gain international exposure ☑️Network with industry leaders ☑️Receive expert feedback to refine your business The submission deadline is December 20, 2024. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Click this link to apply 👉 #SWC2025 #StartUpWorldCupSL #FeleiTechCity