Women in Rogbora welcome Fambul Tok
Fambul Tok is not only reconciling people or communities but believes linking reconciliation with development is of paramount importance. After their bonfires, communities assess their needs, and look for projects they can do together to support their development.
In Rogbora (in Fakunya chiefdom, Moyamba district), the only health post was burnt down during the war. The Peace Mothers (the women’s support group established after the Fambul Tok bonfire) in Rogbora and 6 surrounding villages came together and decided that building a Traditional Birth Attendants’ house should be a top priority for the community, so that pregnant women would no longer have to be rushed to distant hospitals. They immediately started working on the structure.
Traditional birth attendants structure in Rogbora, Moyamba
Fambul Tok supported the project by donating bundles of zinc roofing sheets. Unfortunately, earlier than expected heavy rains washed away the building the day the roof was to be installed. Undeterred, however, the community immediately set about to rebuild it.
Hi Solomon,
Welcome to your new role as blogger-in-chief for FTI. As a Board member a long way from where the real work is being done, these blogs are much appreciated because they shrink that distance! In time, I am sure that the FTI blogging community will grow.
Pass on my best wishes to every FTI colleague on the ground!
Jon Lunn