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Project1808’s contributions to the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone

October 27, 2014 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

As a fundamental pillar of Project1808,  we have been very intentional about continuing our efforts to empower our youth to address both prevalent and relevant issues in their communities. So, it is refreshing to share that in the wake of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, our students have stepped up to the challenge in taking solutio-focused approaches to combating the deadly virus.  Read this article by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s  Global Health Institute on how Project1808 and other campus partners are  contributing  to the fight against Ebola in the affected countries in Western Africa.

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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 efforts. [Read more…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ebola, Project1808, Sierra Leone, Youth empowerment

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

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ebola, Project1808, Sierra Leone, Youth empowerment

Global Hand Washing Day

October 16, 2014 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

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

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Project Fall Soiree

October 15, 2014 by Project1808 Leave a Comment

Friday, October 31st, 2014

A time to come together and meet all those who have worked hard over the years to promote this work, get a progress report and strategic visioning for the future as well as learn about ways to continue engaging and supporting the Project 1808  work in Sierra Leone.

Date: Friday, October 31st, 2014
Time: 6 pm
Place: Eagle Heights Community Center, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Please RSVP here so that we can adequately prepare for meals: http://doodle.com/pzpvva9vmtquysnd 

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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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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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