The Lansana Education Assistance Program (L.E.A.P.)

 

 

Change a life, change the world

 

The Lansana Education Assistance Project (LEAP), a program of Greatest Goal Ministries USA, was created to support the education of Sierra Leone's disabled children and children of disabled adults.  The project was named after the 4-year-old son of a Single Leg Amputee Sports Club (SLASC) player.  In February 2007, while visiting his grandmother, Lansana accidentally drank from a cup containing caustic lye used in making soap.  He remained hospitalized until his death on June 5, 2007.  This project was named in honor of him and all children affected directly and indirectly by the war.

 

Please consider sponsoring one or more children. For $20.00/month, $60.00/quarter or $240.00/year, you can provide the necessary funding to allow a student the chance to learn. Click here to pledge your sponsorship to a specific child. If you would like more information about a specific child in need, please contact Brooke Stover, our sponsorship chair, at brooke@ggmusa.org.

 

How much to get involved?   It is up to you!

 

* You can send letters to Sierra Leone from the USA twice a year, Fall and Spring

* Letters must be received by August 31 and by February 28.  You will receive verification of school enrollment, progress reports and a letter from your student at least once per year.

* We ask that you consider sponsoring your student until 6th grade if in primary school or until graduation if in Junior secondary or Secondary school.

* For some children this will be the families' first opportunity to send their child to school. The family and student are counseled prior to enrollment in school and while in school.  Attendance and grades are monitored. 

 

 

Make the most of writing your child by following these simple tips:

 

  • Write plainly and clearly. You may use the enclosed template, create your own, or use your own stationery. mmit
  • Write about things that your sponsored student will understand, such as family, pets, work, church, hobbies, tastes in food, music and activities.  Avoid using slang. 
  • Please do not discuss politics or governmental issues.
  • Please do not ask your child if there is anything they need or desire. We will communicate any needs with you, the sponsor.
  • Decorate your letter with stickers, stamps, etc.
  • Send photos of yourself and your family. Dress standards may be different in your child's country so please send pictures where everyone is dressed modestly.
  • Send photos or post cards of places you visit and write a brief note.  This will be educational for your child. 
  • Send flat paper items such as bookmarks, gum, stickers, coloring pages, sports trading cards, band-aids, hair ribbons/accessories, etc.
  • To ensure your privacy, please do not include your address or contact information in your letter.
  • Please double-envelope your letter.  Address the inner envelope with your child's name and reference number.
  • Mail to:                                       

                   GGM-USA

P.O. Box 6504

Bellevue, WA  98008