On December 1st and 2nd I had the honor to attend and assist in facilitating the Fambul Tok Teachers’ Workshop held at the Pastoral Center in Kenema, in Sierra Leone. The workshop… Read more »
Posts Categorized: From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone
Peace Mothers Journey—journal excerpts 2011-2013
Originally written in 2011-12 by Fambul Tok volunteer Sara Waldheim Peace Mothers Journey: Village One, Koinadugu District It’s been almost three months since I arrived in Sierra Leone to serve… Read more »
‘Peace Mother’ appointed 1st female chief in Koinadugu district
Madam Balia Koroma, an active member of the Fambul Tok Peace Mothers’ group in Heremakono section, Wara Wara Yagala chiefdom in Koinadugu district, northern Sierra Leone, has become the first… Read more »
Gbane community starts construction of health post
This post was written by team members of the Kono district. Immediately after their reconciliation ceremony in 2010, Gbane yemor section, Gbane chiefdom in Kono district went into action. Having… Read more »
Peace club in Dea, Kailahun district, develops a new conflict resolution strategy called ‘demi chero’.
The Principal of the Government Junior Secondary School in Dea, Kissi Kama chiefdom, Kailahun district, recently affirmed that there is measurable improvement in attitude and behaviour of his pupils since… Read more »
Paki Masabong Peace Mothers raise money through microcredit programs.
This post was written by Joseph Kargbo, Field Staff Member and Contributing Blogger from Bombali District. Peace Mothers in Paki Masabong section, Paki Masabong chiefdom, Bombali district can now walk… Read more »
Fambul Tok Launches Sierra Leonean Educational Guide
After watching the Fambul Tok film, American teenagers from Inner city in Philadelphia were very much touched by what they saw and were inspired to apply Fambul Tok principles to… Read more »
Gbenekoro Village Peace Mothers Prevent School Drop-outs
This post was written by team members in Koinadugu District. Had it not been the timely intervention of Peace Mothers in Heremakono section, Gbenekoro village, Sengbe chiefdom in Koinadugu district,… Read more »
Saaba section rescues collaborator’s son
This post was written by Alice Musa, Field Staff Member and Contributing Blogger from Pujehun District. Community members in Saaba section, Sowa chiefdom, Pujehun district, southern province have unanimously agreed… Read more »
New Kailahun District Board Chairman calls for smooth transition
The newly elected chairman of the Kailahun District Fambul Tok Board has said if Fambul Tok activities are to be sustained, every individual in the district should be ready to… 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 >