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New Desks at DEC School in Kabala

June 6, 2016 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

Generous support from Mr. Mohamed Hardy Sesay (TBZ) to our Desk-to-Classroom initiative has provided DEC school in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone with new desks for their classrooms! Our Desk-to-Classroom initiative-- one of our Project 1808 Education initiatives -- is an effort to create … [Read more...]

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Project 1808 Staff Meets with Beneficiaries to set the Path Forward

June 1, 2015 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

On May 30th, 2015, Project 1808 staff met with beneficiaries to discuss the more than 9 months break from school and ways of re-engaging academically. A key learning from the youth was that they needed additional materials to what was being provided by the government. Additionally they noted that … [Read more...]

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Dr. Alhaji N’jai donates structure for Project 1808 Learning Center

May 29, 2015 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

As Project 1808 looks to resume its after school programs which constitutes of After-School tutoring and community learning programs, the organization's founder, Dr. Alhaji N'jai has offered a personal structure to be used as a learning center. Not only would weekly tutoring sessions be held here … [Read more...]

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Ebola–The power of youth empowerment

October 16, 2014 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

Prior to the Ebola outbreak, health education was already a  fundamental component of Project1808, Inc’s annual Sustainability Innovation Camp. With the recent outbreak earlier this year, empowered Project1808 students proactively organized themselves to begin conducting community sensitization … [Read more...]

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Exclusive interview on Ebola and Project1808

October 16, 2014 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

Project1808 Director Linda Vakunta speaks with NBC15 on her experience in Sierra Leone and it's relation to Ebola. Watch here … [Read more...]

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News and Updates

Hot Yoga Fundraiser with Inner Fire

Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00pm 777 University Ave. Madison, WI 53715 Click Here to Register Fee for the class is just $15. Additional donations welcome. Class Description: "Slow is a mindful, slowly paced yoga class that … [Read More...]

Project 1808 to host Sierra Leone Science and Leadership Festival

Project 1808 will be hosting its 3rd annual Science and Leadership Festival in Kabala, Koinadugu, Sierra Leone January 4-6, 2018 (10 AM- 8PM) and in Wellington, Freetown, Jan 12 (3PM) and 13 (10 AM-8 PM). The events in Kabala and … [Read More...]

Back to School!!

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, … [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, … [Read More...]

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Mission Statement

Project1808 promotes sustainable community development in Kabala, Sierra Leone by aiding young students in their efforts to identify and address the root causes of poverty, public and environmental health challenges, and other community-identified concerns.

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Project1808 runs a number of community development projects in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone, broadly focusing on the following areas: Education, Health, Environment, Community Outreach, and Science & Leadership.

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Project1808 has been registered in the United States as an official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization since 2011. Your charitable donations will help us fulfill our mission of promoting sustainable community development in Kabala, Sierra Leone.

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Project1808 has many needs, but through partnerships and support, we can accomplish great things by working together. You can join us in Sierra Leone or make a difference here in the United States. We're always looking for volunteers and new community partners.

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