In this powerful 2-part interview on NewsMaxTV, John Caulker identifies the missing dimension in Ebola response in Sierra Leone – mobilizing communities and ordinary people to lead. He talks about the… Read more »
Posts By: Libby Hoffman
In Ebola response, let’s also think LONG TERM and LOCAL
As the Ebola crisis has unfolded in Sierra Leone (and West Africa, and beyond), the pull to the urgent is strong. And rightfully so – everyone wants to act swiftly… Read more »
Announcing new short film on Peace Mothers
The women of Sierra Leone suffered uniquely during the 11-year civil war, yet they are now leading the way to peace in their country. Calling themselves “Peace Mothers” their courageous… Read more »
It’s All About the Values
Like most organizations, Fambul Tok has a list of values to which it subscribes, and that it works to consistently fulfill. Unlike many organizations in practice, however, it defines the… Read more »
Kailahun District takes full ownership of Fambul Tok
On February 13, 2013, people gathered in chairs under a grove of trees on the outskirts of Kailahun town, the capital city of Kailahun District, to talk about Fambul Tok… Read more »
From “Ex-Combatants” to “Peace Parents”
There are occasional moments in this work when people, activities, resources, and timing all align, and there’s a powerful experience that grabs you in the pit of your stomach, leaving… Read more »
Sneak preview of Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album
Tomorrow is the big day! The Wan Fambul/One Family Benefit Album will be released tomorrow, March 23rd. Click to see a sneak preview of what’s in store: The video includes… Read more »
Fambul Tok featured in March 2012 issue of Accord
Fambul Tok is featured in (and on the cover of) the latest issue of Accord, Conciliation Resources’ signature publication. An article by John Caulker goes in depth into the origins,… Read more »
Responses to the Kony2012 campaign
I spent most of my day yesterday responding to people’s inquiries about what I thought about Invisible Children’s Kony2012 campaign that has been spreading virally around the world in recent… Read more »
Sermon preached on Fambul Tok at a church in Texas
We often find ourselves humbled by people’s responses to Fambul Tok (the film), and learning about a recent screening held at a church in Austin, Texas yielded another extraordinary example… Read more »
PPP News and Events
Training for Community Welfare and Mediation Committee members/Peace Mothers animators in Sanda Taindaren
Training sessions for members of the Community Welfare and Mediation Committee (CWMC)members and Peace mothers’ animators have started in Kalangba section,Sanda Taindaren chiefdom,Karene district.It was held in Mathoir village where participants were drawn from fifteen villages. In his address,Acting section chief Amadu Kargbo said it was a dream come... Read More >
Former fighter reconciles with community members
Former rebel fighter in Sierra Leone’s civil war Bockarie Marah has asked his people of Sengbeh chiefdom,Koinadugu district to forgive him in the interest of peace and national cohesion.He was testifying during burn fire ceremony in Gbenikoro village very recently. He said he was absent during traditional reconciliation ceremonies... Read More >