Posts Tagged: catalyst for peace

In Ebola response, let’s also think LONG TERM and LOCAL

Posted by Libby Hoffman & filed under From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone, In the News, Organization, Reflections.

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 and effectively to stop the spread of the disease, as well as to provide healing care for all those impacted.  The Fambul Tok staff is… Read more »

Announcing new short film on Peace Mothers

Posted by Libby Hoffman & filed under From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone, Peace Mothers, The Film and Book.

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 example is inspiring others around the world and illuminating a new power for peace to celebrate this Mothers’ Day. To help celebrate this power for… Read more »

Teachers in Action

Posted by Abdul Rashid & filed under From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone, Student Clubs, Education, Wan Fambul/One Family.

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 gathered together teachers from thirty schools that house Fambul Tok Peace Clubs from across Sierra Leone (in all 6 of Fambul Tok’s operating districts) to… Read more »

From “Ex-Combatants” to “Peace Parents”

Posted by Libby Hoffman & filed under From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone, The Film and Book.

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 you feeling – This is what it is all for.  Thursday, May 10th was one of those moments for me, with the workshop Fambul Tok… Read more »