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Pujehun schools launch education awareness campaign

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Youth in Governance has launched an awareness campaign in schools in Sierra Leone’s Pujehun District ahead of an Education Week. An inter-school football tournament is due to begin on 15 November, according to Sierra Loaded.

Youth in Governance (YIG), an organisation working with young people in Sierra Leone, is conducting awareness activities in schools across Pujehun District ahead of its Education Week. The organisation is notably preparing an inter-school competition aimed at promoting student participation, teamwork and discipline, according to Sierra Loaded.

The inter-school competition is due to begin on 15 November 2026 and bring together students from several schools in the district. It is part of activities planned around Education Week, which will also engage schools and communities on education, youth empowerment and community participation, according to Sierra Loaded.

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