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 [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] and Leadership: Ideas to Action – Building Entrepreneurship, Economic Freedom and Sustainability.’https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02ZK8dmirifjSdTbkuw6FRSyhiFn3oW5LFo4qSc8QwoNYzsPaWzUeEQFfbVbRrmDvWl&id=513212258742974
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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...]
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.
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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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.