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Empowering Youth

Archives for October 16, 2014

Ebola–The power of youth empowerment

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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 efforts. [Read more…]

Exclusive interview on Ebola and Project1808

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Project1808 Director Linda Vakunta speaks with NBC15 on her experience in Sierra Leone and it’s relation to Ebola. Watch here

Global Hand Washing Day

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Happy ‪#‎GlobalHandWashingDay‬ 2015. October 15th is Global Hand Washing Day and we don’t need ‪#‎Ebola‬ to remind us of its importance. [Read more…]

News and Updates

Green Yard initiative

Eight months ago we launched our Koinadugu College Green Yard Initiative for tree nurseries for afforestation and community sustainable food production(Agroforestry). This student- led initiative in collaboration with Feeding Mouths, … [Read More...]

Mpox is Real

Yesterday, I visited the Infectious Disease Unit at 34 Military Hospital, and it gave me chilling reminders of our Ebola outbreak. I saw patients, some symptomatic and others asymptomatic everywhere, hospital beds and corridors full of … [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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