Abubakar Jalloh
Founder / Executive Director
Founded Konima after a personal journey with reading, illness, migration, and writing showed him how stories can restore confidence and help young people express what they carry.
About
A Sierra Leone literacy nonprofit rooted in story, dignity, and youth voice.
The Konima Institute operates out of Freetown to improve literacy, provide educational resources, and create spaces where young people can experience the magic of stories while building confidence in their own ideas.
What We Believe
- Literacy is a fundamental human right.
- Every young person deserves the chance to express themselves creatively through writing.
- Young people should be encouraged to indulge their curiosity, read broadly, ask questions, and explore ideas.
Team
The people building Konima
The team combines founding leadership, program delivery, compliance, and volunteer coordination for a young organization with a clear literacy mission.
Brenda Sowa
Co-Founder / Executive Director
Co-leads the institute's mission, partnerships, and organizational development as Konima builds literacy programs from Freetown.
Bridgette Sheriff
Program Manager
Coordinates program planning and delivery across reading, writing, and youth-centered learning activities.
Albert Vandy
Compliance Coordinator
Supports responsible operations, compliance practices, and the reporting discipline needed as the institute grows.
Archilyn Cole-Lewis
Volunteer Coordinator
Helps organize volunteers and community participation so reading and writing support can reach more young people consistently.
Governance
Accountability as the institute grows
Konima is building its reporting, compliance, safeguarding, and program review practices alongside program delivery. Public reports remain clearly marked until audited materials are available.
2026
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Placeholder download until Konima publishes formal launch-year program notes and accountability materials.
2025
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Placeholder download for founding-year notes, including the Reading, Pennsylvania Book Drive once proof assets are available.
2024
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Partners
Konima is actively building relationships with schools, donors, volunteers, community groups, and institutions that can help sustain reading access and creative writing opportunities.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers for volunteers, schools, donors, and partners interested in supporting literacy work in Sierra Leone.
Where does The Konima Institute operate?
Konima operates out of Freetown, Sierra Leone, with an office at 48 Liverpool Street. Program locations will be updated as school and community partnerships are confirmed.
How can I volunteer with Konima?
Use the volunteer form on Get Involved. We review applications on a rolling basis and match volunteers to book clubs, writing workshops, events, book drives, or operational support roles.
Can I organize a book drive?
Yes. Konima welcomes book drive organizers and donors, especially when books are age-appropriate, relevant, and logistically ready for shipment or delivery to Sierra Leone.
How does Konima report the use of donations?
Konima is early-stage. Verified figures will be published as records are available, and placeholder reports remain clearly marked until formal reports and audited materials are ready.
Do you work with schools and local organizations?
Yes. Konima is building partnerships with schools, community groups, universities, volunteers, and institutions that can support reading access and creative writing opportunities.
Build the reading culture with us
Partner with Konima as a school, donor, volunteer, book drive organizer, or institution committed to youth literacy.