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Our history
I am an accountant by trade and very much outside of my comfort zone, but God has planted in my heart the desire to make a difference in other people’s lives, as others have made an impact in mine. I am excited and enthusiastic about doing this.
Inspiration
For years now I’ve wanted to do something but never had the courage or nerve to take the first step, until December 2008 when the idea of a stationery drive came to me. Armed with the idea and an up-coming visit to Sierra Leone, I ran with it.
Sierra Leone
Whilst in Sierra Leone, I spent time speaking to individuals who are well accustomed to the schooling system in Sierra Leone. I also visited some of the schools and this was a real eye opener. Although what I saw was part of the norm in Sierra Leone (i.e. children going to school, participating in sports bare-footed and going to school with no school materials), I realized that this shouldn’t be.
Stationery Drive
The idea of the stationery drive is to encourage people to donate stationery that I will take over to Sierra Leone and personally distribute to each and every student in various schools.
The Schools so far
In 2009 we were able to bless the children of Bavia School and Lisam School in Sierra Leone.
In 2010 we continued working the Bavia and Lisam schools but also worked with two new schools in Sierra Leone, Hi Lance and Fatah-Rahman.
In 2011 we worked with Sybanclaire school in Sierra Leone, then crossed borders to the Gambia for the first time, where we worked with New Life Centre Kanifing School.
Why The Name Tebbs Second Chances
I have chosen to name this project Tebbs Second Chances after my late grandmother. Although I didn’t know much of her, I have to somehow thank her because she gave me the best gift in the world, my mother.
I hope and pray that this is just the start of something big. Today, Sierra Leone, tomorrow, who knows ...
Fiona Luke
Founder, TEBBS Second Chances
