On January 15, 2017, Project 1808 launched its Ebola Survivors Livelihood Skills development program expected to train over 70 Ebola survivors, at Rokel, a few miles from Freetown city. The program was made possible thanks to a grant from the Sierra Leone US Embassy office. The most recent of … [Read more...]
PanAfrican Music Sessions: Xuman
Talk with Xuman: Thursday, Oct. 20th 6pm at Threshold Xuman Performance: Saturday, Oct. 22nd 7pm at The Crossing This October, Project 1808 has partnered with several organizations to bring Senegalese Hip Hop artist and activist Gunman Xuman to Madison, WI for our second PanAfrican Music … [Read more...]
The Passing of Borboh Savage
Tuesday, August 16th During a peaceful protest in Koinadugu District, local law enforcement opened fire on student protestors killing several students including Project 1808's very own Borboh Savage. The protest had been organized in response to the presidents announcement that the construction of … [Read more...]
First PanAfrican Music Session
Sept. 8th - Madison, WI A warm campfire, delicious west African food, and Tani Diakite. Join Project 1808 on Picnic Point for the inaugural PanAfrican Music Session with Malian musician Tani Diakite. This will be the first in a series of monthly events throughout Madison celebrating the music, … [Read more...]
2017 SciLeadFest Dates are Set!
January 5-7th 2017 The 2nd Annual Science and Leadership Festival will take place January 5th through the 7th 2017 in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone. The first Science and Leadership Festival (January 2016) received an incredibly positive response from the Kabala community and its … [Read more...]
