As we enter the month of September, students and the Project 1808 staff are hard at work preparing for the new school year! This year we will be supporting 371 students in the Koinadugu district of Sierra Leone through scholarship, after-school tutoring, school books and supplies as well as other … [Read more...]
Mudslides in Freetown
Heavy rains in Freetown -- Sierra Leone's capitol -- caused large mudslides that destroyed homes and communities. Over 1,000 are estimated to be dead as a result of this natural disaster with thousands more affected. Our Project 1808, Inc. team visited Matormeh Community that was heavily … [Read more...]
“Wata fuh Welbodi” (Water for Good Health)
July 2017 - Project 1808 completed its first water well project for the Bilmaia Community in Kabala through a partnership with Madison Based Strides for Africa, an organization that focuses on providing clean water for health in various communities in Africa. The community of over 1000 people in … [Read more...]
Project 1808 Adopts Susu Town Academy Primary and Secondary School
In September 2016, Project 1808’s country coordinator, Mr. Ishmail Barrie and Friends were inspired by Project 1808’s work with youth in Koinadugu district to start the first nursery, primary and secondary school in their community, Susu town. Located just outside of Freetown city, Susu town lack … [Read more...]
Project 1808 Launches Ebola Survivors Livelihood Skills Development Program
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...]
