Project 1808

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About

Project1808 is a Madison, Wisconsin based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community livelihood and technical capacity through school, university, and community projects and global partnerships in Sierra Leone. Project1808 was founded in 2009 by Sierra Leone native Dr. Alhaji N’jai and became an official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization in the United States in 2011.


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Our Story, Our Impact
Program Founder Dr. Njai with Project1808 Students
Who We Are

Our Vision

Project1808 promotes sustainable community development in Kabala, Koinadugu District, 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. Among our project’s specific aims are the following:

  1. Fostering academic excellence and nurturing a resilient knowledge base through student mentoring, tutoring, internships, and teacher training programs.
  2. Stimulating curiosity, creativity, and innovation through student generated projects that enhance knowledge and encourage students to implement their ideas in ways that benefit their communities.
  3. Facilitating local and global partnerships for knowledge exchange, training for students, teachers and community members, student mentoring, and resources to sustain the community knowledge base

Our Model

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Project1808’s model for sustainable development

At the core of our sustainable community model is an investment in disadvantaged youth, schools, and their communities to form the building blocks as LEGOs of healthy communities in Sierra Leone and Africa. Through specific GLocal (Global and Local) partnerships, we practice the concept of thinking globally and acting locally, enhancing the exchange of knowledge, increasing the cultural competency, and expanding the worldview of all of our participants.

Project1808 is committed to optimizing partnerships between educational institutions locally, within Africa and overseas, particularly with the involvement of other African countries. We want to bring back hope to youths (and whole communities) whose lives, homes, families, schools, infrastructure, institutions were destroyed by 11 years of war in Sierra Leone.

News and Updates

Over 1000 participant from across sierra Leone and oversea attends Project 1808, Sience and Leadership Festival in Kabala

Over 1000 participants from across Sierra Leone and overseas are gathered in the northern district to deliberate on the role of science and leadership to accelerate development. The three-day event is being held on the theme: ‘STEAM … [Read More...]

Project 1808, Inc. #SciLead2023 Biology Lab, Kabala Republic, Sierra Leone, January 20-22, 2023.

From Genes, Cells, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases to Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Biomedical Science, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Systems … [Read More...]

Project 1808, Inc. #SciLead2023 Pharmacy and Medicine Station, Kabala, Sierra Leone.

So amazing to see our students from class four now  at College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), USL leading the facilitation of the Medicine and Pharmacy section. Exploring the world of possibilities and fields from basic to … [Read More...]

Project 1808, Inc.#SciLead2023 Entrepreneurship Station, Kabala, Sierra Leone, January 20-22, 2023

Building the next generation of successful social entrepreneurs with community in mind. The entrepreneurship station touched on getting started, Ideassations for business development, disruptive innovation, translating ideas to practice, … [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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Our Projects

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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Get Involved

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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