16/04/2026
‼️A Spotlight of Fatmata Bayoh's Academic Journey with the Bai Bureh Heritage Foundation
As an executive director and a passionate change maker, I am profoundly delighted to share tips of Fatmata Bayoh's Academic Journey through the Bai Bureh Heritage Foundation Student Baskit Fund for Education Empowerment. Her academic journey at the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology is a moving story of resilience, hope, and timely support. Benefiting from the Student Baskit Fund, her academic progress reflects the power of intervention in changing lives. Today, as she reaches final year, it is fitting to reflect on her journey, one marked by hardship, determination, and a renewed sense of purpose.
I vividly recall meeting Fatmata sometime in 2022 at the NP Lorry Park in Makeni. She was on her way back to Port Loko, discouraged and uncertain about her future after being forced to abandon her studies due to financial constraints. The person who had committed to supporting her education had stopped showing up during the 1st semester of her 1st year, leaving her with no choice but to return home. In that moment, her story struck a deep chord. As someone who believes strongly in empowering others, I made the immediate decision to enroll her into the Bai Bureh Heritage Foundation Baskit Fund for Education Empowerment and encouraged her to return home, regroup, and prepare for a new beginning.
Today, Fatmata is pursuing a BSc in Human Resources Management and proudly stands as a final-year student, an achievement that once seemed out of reach. Her story is a powerful reminder that when opportunity meets determination, transformation becomes possible. Congratulations, Fatmata Bayoh, on this remarkable milestone. As we patiently await the successful completion of her studies, I extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed meaningfully to this venture. Your support continues to inspire hope and change lives. God bless us all. Our organization remains steadfast in our pursuit to empower more young people.
. Unisa Totti Fofanah, Founder and Executive Director Bai Bureh Heritage Foundation Port Loko Sierra Leone.