Project 1808

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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.  Here are six simple ways you can help Project1808 continue to build a future of sustainable development in Sierra Leone:

  1. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
  2. Help raise awareness about the needs in Sierra Leone by sharing our page and mission with a friend.
  3. Volunteer your time and expertise in the U.S. or in Sierra Leone!
  4. Make a financial contribution to sponsor/support a student or support our in-country staff.
  5. Become a long-term donor and partner.
  6. Donate supplies and equipment for our various projects. We have special need for educational supplies (backpacks, books, pens, pencils, novels, or subject-specific textbooks), flash drives, and office supplies.

 Volunteering

Are you looking to volunteer with Project 1808? Tell us a bit about yourself and how you are hoping to get involved in the form below. We’ll reach out to you with any opportunities that may interest you.






Internships

Looking for an internship? Current internship openings for Fall 2016 can be found here.
To apply for an internship with Project1808, please send a resume and cover letter to contact@project1808.org.

UW-Madison Student Chapter

Project 1808 works to establish strong connections between universities in the US and Sierra Leone. One of our strongest connections is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison whose student chapter of Project1808 has played a key role in supporting many of our initiatives.

Interested in learning more about our student organization? Contact the organization student leadership team at uw1808@gmail.com.

Partner with Us

Project1808 has enjoyed rewarding partnerships with a number of organizations, from educational institutions, to governmental entities, to NGOs, and welcome opportunities to work together with others in support of our mission. If you are part of an non-profit or other organization working in Sierra Leone or West Africa we’d love to hear from you about your work! Contact us at contact@project1808.org.

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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Give

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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