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Funding & donations

Where our funding comes from — and how a gift reaches a student

SLIHSD is funded mainly by the people who study with us. Donations and partnerships close the gap for learners who cannot pay, and pay for the computers, power and connectivity that make classes possible in Mile 91.

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Our funding

How SLIHSD programmes are funded

We are transparent about this: we are a young, self-funded institution. There is no endowment and no donor grant behind us.

Learner fees
The largest and most reliable source. Registration is a one-off SLE 100 and programme fees start at SLE 2,500, set deliberately low so working people can pay them.
Founder and volunteer contribution
Time, facilitation and set-up costs contributed without charge by the founding team and volunteer trainers, which keeps overheads down.
Partnership and in-kind support
Organisations that provide equipment, trainers, venue improvements, connectivity or sponsored seats rather than cash. See the partnerships page.
Donations and sponsorships
Gifts from individuals, diaspora supporters, businesses, faith and community institutions — the fund that pays for learners who cannot meet the fee.

Fees are set to be affordable rather than to generate surplus, which is why donated support matters so much. We do not claim grant funding, accreditation or partner relationships that we do not have.

Where it goes

What donations pay for

Every gift is recorded against one of these areas — you choose which when you pledge.

Scholarships and fee waivers
Covers all or part of a learner's programme fee. One sponsored place carries a student through a full certificate.
Computers and learning equipment
Laptops, a projector, a printer and basic ICT equipment for the training room and the CCAP centre.
Electricity and internet
Power and connectivity are the two costs that decide whether a class can run at all, especially for evening and online sessions.
Trainers and curriculum
Facilitator costs, materials, assessment and the work of keeping course content current and practical.
Furniture and renovation
Desks, chairs, boards and repairs to the CCAP building behind Winners Church in Mile 91.

The journey of a gift

How a donation reaches a student

Five steps, from your pledge to a learner sitting in class.

  1. 1. You pledge

    You complete the form on this page choosing what your gift supports. Nothing is paid on the website — the form records your intention only.

  2. 2. We confirm with you

    A member of the team contacts you on WhatsApp, phone or email to confirm the amount or items, and agree how the gift is transferred or delivered.

  3. 3. The gift is recorded

    Every gift is logged against the fund you chose — scholarships, equipment, connectivity, furniture or where the need is greatest.

  4. 4. It is applied

    Cash gifts to the scholarship fund are applied directly to named learners' fees. Equipment is put into service at the training room or CCAP centre.

  5. 5. You are told what it did

    You receive an acknowledgement and, where you have asked for it, a short written update on how the gift was used.

What one gift covers

  • SLE 100 — one learner's registration fee
  • SLE 2,500 — one full 1–3 month certificate place
  • SLE 3,500 — one 3–6 month certificate place
  • SLE 5,000 — one longer 6–18 month programme place
  • A laptop, projector or set of chairs — used by every cohort that follows

How we protect your gift

  • No payment is collected through this website, so no card or account details are ever entered here.
  • Gifts are only received after a confirmed conversation with the institute — we will never ask you to send money to a personal account without written confirmation.
  • Every pledge is recorded against the fund the donor selected, and scholarship gifts are applied to learner fees.
  • Donors may give anonymously; we will not name you publicly if you ask us not to.
  • Scholarship applicants are never charged anything to be considered.

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Pledge your support

Complete the form and it reaches our team immediately and is stored securely. We will contact you to confirm the details before anything is transferred.

Prefer to talk first? Message us on WhatsApp +232 73655013 or visit us at Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.

Questions

Funding and donation FAQ

SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Certificates issued reflect completion of SLIHSD short courses and are not presented as accredited academic awards.

Fund a place, or take one

Support a learner who cannot meet the fee, or apply for a scholarship yourself. Both start with a short form.

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