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Sierra Leone e.V.
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Direct Contribution

Your Support Transforms Real Lives

Support school construction, renovation and educational equipment in Sierra Leone.

💳 Direct Bank Transfer to Donation Account

100% of your donation flows directly into local building materials and labor.

✓ Tax Deductible
Account Holder / Recipient
Bildung mit Herz Sierra Leone e.V.
IBAN
DE55100500000191572900
BIC / SWIFT
BELADEB1BRL
Banking Institution
Berliner Sparkasse
Transfer Memo: Donation [Project] + Address
Please include address for tax deduction receipt

Funding goals and building costs

Choose a specific building item or enter your own amount. A contribution toward any item is welcome.

€35,000

First phase: three classroom modules

Three classrooms, including attached and connecting galleries. Fundraising goal based on a provisional cost estimate.

€70,000

Expansion goal: six classroom modules

Indicative goal for six modules, based on the rounded €35,000 target for three.

Provisional fundraising goals, as of 8 November 2026. The €35,000 first-phase goal rounds up a current construction estimate of approximately €31,000. The six-module figure is an indicative target based on that goal.

Your donation to Mafabaneh

Choose a goal and copy the matching reference for your bank transfer.

Transfer your chosen amount to the donation account shown above.

Bank transfer reference Donation Mafabaneh

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Individual donation items

  1. €40

    100 handmade compressed earth blocks (CSEB)

    The soil is free, and the village community makes the blocks without paid labour. This amount helps cover cement, sand and several deliveries of soil to the production site.

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  2. €250

    One steel roof truss

    Provisional amount for one fabricated steel roof truss.

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  3. €250–€300

    One complete earth-block wall

    Indicative contribution toward one completed wall made from locally produced earth blocks.

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  4. €500

    Furniture for one 40-seat classroom

    Indicative cost of furnishing one classroom for 40 children.

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  5. €1,000

    All earth-block walls for one classroom

    Indicative cost of all the earth-block walls for one classroom.

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  6. €2,500

    Complete roof for one classroom

    Indicative cost of the complete roof structure and covering for one classroom.

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  7. €3,000

    Structural shell for one classroom

    Walls, reinforced-concrete columns and beams.

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  8. €10,000–€11,000

    One complete classroom module

    Indicative amount including the module's share of the connecting gallery space.

    Choose this item

These amounts are provisional and may change when current local supplier quotations are available. Individual items are included in the cost of a complete classroom or construction phase.

More ways to support our school projects

These items support several school projects. See the separate funding plan for Mafabaneh costs.

1 Bag of Structural Cement

1 Bag of Structural Cement

18 €

Ensures structural foundation stability and reinforces ground plinths against severe tropical monsoon rains.

1 Metal Roofing Sheet & Sealant

1 Metal Roofing Sheet & Sealant

25 €

Heavy-duty galvanized roofing sheet protecting classrooms and textbooks from heavy seasonal downpours.

1 Sturdy Wooden Desk & Bench for 2 Children

1 Sturdy Wooden Desk & Bench for 2 Children

35 €

Handcrafted by local carpenters in Makeni. Ensures children no longer have to sit on bare dirt or stone floors.

1 Month Salary for a Qualified Teacher

1 Month Salary for a Qualified Teacher

40 €

Guarantees reliable, uninterrupted daily schooling for an entire classroom and secures the teacher's monthly livelihood.

1 Weatherproof Window Shutter & Security Grill

1 Weatherproof Window Shutter & Security Grill

65 €

Provides natural cross-ventilation and daylight while securing learning equipment and repelling driving rain.

Frequently Asked Questions on Donations

Do I receive a tax deduction receipt?

Yes. Under German tax law, donations up to €300 are tax-deductible with your bank statement. For larger amounts, we gladly issue an official donation receipt. Please include your address in the transfer memo.

Can I earmark my donation for a specific school project?

Yes! Simply specify the target project in your transfer memo (e.g. "Donation Mamoru" or "Donation Mafabaneh"). Funds will be deployed strictly for that project.

Can I donate via credit card or international platforms?

To guarantee that 100% of donations reach schools without 2–3% transaction fee deductions, we prioritize direct bank transfers (SEPA / IBAN). For international supporters who prefer card payments or Apple Pay, we also maintain a verified GoFundMe campaign: GoFundMe: Building Schools in Sierra Leone (note that GoFundMe retains payment processing fees and cannot issue German tax receipts).