Monthly Archives: August 2012

“Academics have an important role to play,” Vice Principal states

The Vice Principal of the Port Loko Teachers College says that academic staff in Universities and other tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone have a very important role to play, especially regarding national politics and the development of the country. Adankwa … Continue reading

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Peace Mothers Provide Updates on Efforts to Raise Communal Funds

Peace Mothers in Kunduma village, Fiama chiefdom, Kono district have planned to increase assistance to school-going children in their community, raising the number of children receiving aid from 15 last year to 30. The disclosure was recently announced by the … Continue reading

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Community ‘barrays’ constructed in Kissi Tongi chiefdom

Communities throughout Sierra Leone are making great use of the structures put into plae by Fambul Tok International. After a Fambul Tok intervention in any section, training is conducted for both outreach and reconciliation committee members to ensure that they  are … Continue reading

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War victim declares “Revenge will not bring my mother back alive”

A young man whose mother was killed in his presence during the war in Kailahun district has said that even if he resorts to revenge, that will not, in any way, bring her back. Dennis Allieu was testifying during a Fambul … Continue reading

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Fish Farming Boosts Income for Peace Mothers

The idea of piloting fish farming in  Kono, Moyamba and Koinadugu districts by Fambul Tok was a result of earlier district consultations held with Peace Mothers. Through interactive discussions, the Peace Mothers debated different ways in which to embark on development … Continue reading

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