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…]
Exclusive interview on Ebola and Project1808
Project1808 Director Linda Vakunta speaks with NBC15 on her experience in Sierra Leone and it’s relation to Ebola. Watch here
Project 1808 Events, Projects and Happenings
Project 1808, Inc. has created a 3-tier response to the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. In our first phase, we are ambitiously trying to increase the number of elementary, middle & H.S students we support with fees, school supplies, and mentorship from 56 to 400! Koinadugu District is already considered one of the “poorest” districts in Sierra Leone. With the current inflation rates as a result of the Ebola epidemic, it will become even more challenging for parents/guardians to support their children once schools do reopen. With YOUR SUPPORT, WE CAN REACH THIS GOAL. Check it out. Donate. Crowdrise:https://www.crowdrise.com/postebolaeducational/fundraiser/project1808inc
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