Over the weekend, family, friends, and loved ones gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, to honor the life and legacy of an extraordinary woman—Dr. Lauretta Will Sillah—on the occasion of her iconic 70th birthday.

A true daughter of Sierra Leone, Dr. Sillah is widely regarded as one of the most influential grassroots educators and community development leaders of her time. Her life’s work has touched thousands, both in the United States and across Sierra Leone. Through her selfless service, she has become a beacon of hope, transformation, and empowerment.

She is the visionary founder of:

Destiny Christian Academy (DCA) in Moseilolo, which today provides quality education to over 600 formerly unschooled children from 13 surrounding villages in Bagruwa Chiefdom, Moyamba District;

Women in Ministry International (WIMI) Sierra Leone, which has empowered countless women through training, mentorship, and microenterprise development;

People’s Foundation for Humanity Development (PeFoHD), formerly the Dr. Lauretta Education Foundation, which continues to lead efforts in education, gender empowerment, and humanitarian relief.

On behalf of the WIMI women, the dedicated teachers and staff of Destiny Christian Academy, the over 600 thriving pupils, and the team at PEFOHD—we say:

THANK YOU, DR. LAURETTA, for allowing God to use your life as a vessel of purpose and transformation.

We celebrate your life, your love, and your labor.


HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY, MA!


We wish you long life, divine health, and continued impact in Jesus’ name!

— With deepest gratitude and admiration, from all whose lives you’ve touched. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/happy-70th-birthday-to-dr-lauretta-will-sillah-celebrating-a-lifetime-of-impact-leadership-and-legacy/