Some traditions become especially meaningful over time. At The Raining Season, one of those traditions is Salma's annual birthday visit to The Covering. At the end of May, Salma returned to celebrate her birthday with our children and staff for the ninth year. What began years ago through a simple connection has grown into a tradition of generosity, kindness, and community. Salma first learned about The Raining Season while working as an accountant at the Swiss Hotel, where m

On April 24th, our children at The Raining Season Preparatory School had the exciting opportunity to participate in one of the most anticipated events of the school year, Sports Day! It was a day full of energy, laughter, teamwork, and memories for the students, their families, and our staff. Sports Day was held on an even larger scale this year, as it also included the new Raining Season Junior Secondary School students. Many children who no longer live at The Covering retur

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, The Raining Season Preparatory School held its third annual Thanksgiving Service. This special day is a tradition that continues to unite students, staff, families, and the surrounding community in a shared spirit of gratitude. The Thanksgiving Service is an opportunity to pause and give thanks to God for His faithfulness and the many blessings poured out over the school throughout the year. From academic growth to deepening relationships, the cele

Seven children and four caregivers from The Raining Season recently had the opportunity to once again attend World Hope International’s Enable the Children Annual Beach Day in Sierra Leone. Held this year at Aberdeen Beach, the event welcomed between 600-700 children living with disabilities and their families and caregivers for a special day of joy, connection, and celebration. Enable the Children is a project of World Hope International that serves families impacted by disa

In the summer of 2025, The Raining Season launched a new fundraising initiative with a simple yet powerful idea to have fun while making a difference. What began in June quickly grew into something truly special, thanks to a group of volunteers who showed up with creativity, joy, and generous hearts. As we step into a new year, we want to pause to say thank you and celebrate what God has done through our Have Fun Raising Funds teams. In just six months, our fundraising teams

In the weeks surrounding our James 1:27 Sponsorship Drive, our Executive Director, Lori Pyle, had the joy of visiting several church partners in Nebraska. Each one is a meaningful part of our story and our mission. These visits were a reminder of the faithful communities who continue to stand with The Raining Season and the vulnerable children we serve in Sierra Leone. A Celebration at Trinity Church in Papillion, Nebraska Just before the launch of our sponsorship drive, Lor

The Ashland Methodist Church in Ashland, Nebraska, has been a faithful partner of The Raining Season for several years. Through child...

The Raining Season Preparatory School has come a long way since opening its doors in the fall of 2022. What started as a small but...

Each year, on June 16th, countries all across Africa, including Sierra Leone, take time to honor and reflect on the power, promise, and...

Again and again, we have seen how love and action transforms lives at The Raining Season. Over the years, we have been incredibly blessed...

At The Raining Season, every child’s life is worth celebrating, and birthdays are just one special opportunity to do that. We’ve made it...

On Easter Sunday, a very special celebration took place for The Raining Season family. Twenty-seven of our children publicly declared...

Beginning April 25th, nineteen teenagers from The Raining Season had the opportunity to attend Young Life Sierra Leone's three-day camp...

The Raining Season Preparatory School organized its second annual Thanksgiving Service on March 23rd. Thanksgiving services are observed...

Earlier this month, our children at The Raining Season Preparatory School and our children who attend Rising Academy had the fun...

March 7th marks 2025’s World Day of Prayer. We know that the Lord has been good to us. He has provided, protected, and blessed us. We...

Six children and four caregivers had the opportunity to attend World Hope International’s Enable the Children annual beach outing this...

For fifteen years, we have witnessed firsthand stories of how education empowers the children at The Raining Season and in the...

Each year, we reflect and continue to see the many ways the Lord continues to bless The Raining Season as He works through our children,...

As we begin 2025, we have a couple of end of year updates from Sierra Leone to share with you, including all of the Christmas...