the healing power of community
We are dedicated to advancing peace by mobilizing ordinary people—entire communities ravaged by war—in the hard work of reconciliation.
Fambul Tok International originated in the realization that peace can’t be imposed from the outside, or the top down. Nor does it need to be. The community led and owned peacebuilding we supported, witnessed and celebrated in Sierra Leone taught us that communities have within them the resources they need for their own healing. We believe this process has much to offer other post-conflict countries—and the world. more >
what is fambul tok?
Fambul Tok, Krio for Family Talk, emerged from the unique approach to community reconciliation pioneered in Sierra Leone.
Once divided and devastated by an 11-year civil war, Sierra Leoneans now draw on ancient traditions of addressing issues within the safety of the family circle to make their communities whole again.
In Pictures
View an annotated slide show of the elements of Fambul Tok.
In Words
Read more about consultations, implementation, bonfires, reconciliation ceremonies and follow-up activities.
In Film
View a video introduction to Fambul Tok and learn about the documentary film being made about Fambul Tok.
Koinadugu District (in the north of Sierra Leone) is in the initial phase of the rollout of the Fambul Tok program — community consultation. Before we initiate any Fambul Tok activity, we broadly consult the people and ask them if the... read more
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