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.


Hilltop and Clouds in Sierra Leone
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

Project 1808 and Strides For Africa Handover Completed Hand-Dug Well to Residents of Dogoloya Village – Falaba District

Project 1808, in partnership with Strides for Africa, has officially handed over a newly completed hand-dug water well to the residents of Dogoloya Village in Falaba District. This initiative marks a significant step toward improving access … [Read More...]

PROJECT 1808 AND KOINADUGU COLLEGE, CELEBRATE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD WITH SYMPOSIUM

The event was therefore themed: ‘Breaking Barriers - Building on the African Cultural Foundation for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Research and Development in Sierra Leone and Africa;’ and it focused on having honest educational discussions … [Read More...]

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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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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