{"id":303,"date":"2026-06-07T14:11:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T14:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/?p=303"},"modified":"2026-06-07T14:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T14:11:10","slug":"yeabu-london-charity-foundation-strengthens-ebkust-magburaka-campus-with-major-donation-to-fashion-and-design-department-boosting-practical-learning-and-empowering-future-creatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/?p=303","title":{"rendered":"Yeabu London Charity Foundation Strengthens EBKUST Magburaka Campus with Major Donation to Fashion and Design Department, Boosting Practical Learning and Empowering Future Creatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Idrissa Jerry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 1, 2026, the Yeabu London Charity Foundation, through its Chief Executive Officer Mr. Momoh Deen Conteh, made a significant donation of essential items worth thousands of dollars to the Department of Fashion and Design at the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), Magburaka Campus. The gesture is aimed at strengthening teaching and learning processes while expanding hands-on practical training opportunities for students pursuing careers in fashion and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710573469_963702739827851_5195757060129257818_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710573469_963702739827851_5195757060129257818_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710573469_963702739827851_5195757060129257818_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710573469_963702739827851_5195757060129257818_n-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n-1.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n-1-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n-1-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The donation forms part of the Foundation\u2019s ongoing commitment to advancing education, skills development, and youth empowerment across Sierra Leone. By investing in practical learning resources, the Yeabu London Charity Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world creative industry practice, ensuring that students are better prepared for professional opportunities after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the presentation, Mr. Momoh Deen Conteh reaffirmed that supporting educational institutions remains one of the most fulfilling aspects of the Foundation\u2019s work. He emphasized that empowering young people with the right tools and learning environment is central to the Foundation\u2019s long-term vision of community transformation through education and skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The donation was warmly received by the university community, who described it as both timely and impactful. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of EBKUST, Rev. Professor Edwin J.J. Momoh, together with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Magburaka Campus, Rev. Prof. Enoch Terlumun Iortyom, expressed deep appreciation for the Yeabu London Charity Foundation\u2019s continued support to higher education. They noted that the contribution will greatly enhance the capacity of the Department of Fashion and Design and improve the quality of practical training available to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n-1.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n-1-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710742283_1898192570841909_4274909334023375644_n-1-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/711941425_1798469181537424_8332707786532519439_n-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712390904_984274311006088_8632582642288450507_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712390904_984274311006088_8632582642288450507_n.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712390904_984274311006088_8632582642288450507_n-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712390904_984274311006088_8632582642288450507_n-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712545084_1516532623208537_6802679582816478253_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712545084_1516532623208537_6802679582816478253_n.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712545084_1516532623208537_6802679582816478253_n-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yblcharityfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/712545084_1516532623208537_6802679582816478253_n-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students and staff of the department also welcomed the intervention with excitement, describing it as a motivating boost that will strengthen creativity, innovation, and confidence among learners. For many, the donation represents more than just materials\u2014it is a symbol of hope, opportunity, and belief in their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Yeabu London Charity Foundation continues to position itself as a strong advocate for education and youth development, investing in initiatives that directly impact learning environments and empower the next generation of skilled professionals in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Idrissa Jerry On June 1, 2026, the Yeabu London Charity Foundation, through its Chief Executive Officer Mr. Momoh Deen Conteh, made a significant donation of essential items worth thousands of dollars to the Department of Fashion and Design at the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), Magburaka Campus. 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