Fambul Tok believes that linking reconciliation with development activities is essential to preserving the new peace. What do those community projects look like? In Madina, Malema chiefdom, Kailahun district, villagers have… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2010
Ishmael Beah, Activist and Celebrated Author, Joins the FTI Advisory Board
Few stories from Sierra Leone’s terrible Civil War have resonated so deeply or so widely as the personal narrative of Ishmael Beah, author, human rights activist and former child soldier…. Read more »
Benedict F. Sannoh, Chief Human Rights Officer, UNMIS, joins FTI Advisory Board
In accepting Fambul Tok International’s invitation to serve on our Advisory Board, Benedict F. Sannoh, Chief Human Rights Officer of the United Nations Mission in Sudan and distinguished lawyer, activist… Read more »
STORIES OF FORGIVENESS Take a video journey through the planting, tending and harvesting of the Kunduma Village peace farm, where a war-torn community nurtures a new peace.
Motonkoh set to build health post
The Motonkoh community in Ribbi chiefdom, Moyamba district has come together to construct a health post that is expected to serve hundreds of villagers. The brilliant idea emerged from various… Read more »
Three villages build community school
It is now an open secret that communities are using Fambul Tok initiative to embark on development. Immediately after traditional ceremonies, villagers organize themselves to be actively involved in rebuilding… Read more »
John Caulker will address the International Peace Institute and UN Peacebuilding Support Office consultation on Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding on July 22, 2010. To learn more, contact us.
Kailahun District Visitation – May 21-29
Editor’s note: Veronica Geretz, a Masters student at the Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, is interning with Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone for the… Read more »
Fambul Tok profiled on VOA News
‘Family Talk’ Heals Old Civil War Wounds in Rural Sierra Leone. Read and listen to VOA News’ recent story on Fambul Tok. Photo: F. Thompson, VOA Fid Thompson | Dugba-yeima,… Read more »
Apology and forgiveness in Koinadugu
“Former Revolutionary United Front (RUF) abductee, Momodu K has asked family members of the late Madam Danka Kamara to forgive him,” begins an article from Sierra Leone’s Concord Times from… Read more »
PPP News and Events
Fambul Tok director commends Peace mothers on International Women’s Day
The executive director of Fambul Tok,John Caulker delivered a stirring address at a gathering of peace mothers’ groups.underscoring their profound impact on society.He emphasized the pivotal role these groups play in fostering peace,harmony and reconciliation,asserting that their influence is fundamental to shaping the world today Speaking at an annual... Read More >
Tongea Peace mothers confirm contribution to build barray
Peace mothers in Kongbora chiefdom within the Moyamba district,proudly announce their successful fundraising efforts to kick start the construction of a court barray in Tongea village The financial resources for this important project been diligently gathered through their ‘Osusu’ initiative,a village cooperative that has pivotal in their community’s progress.The... Read More >