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 Tagged: Fambul Tok
Press Release: Fambul Tok’s new Ebola prevention campaign
PRESS RELEASE – October 21st – Fambul Tok International – Sierra Leone “Wash your hands frequently with soap and water to avoid Ebola” Fambul Tok International – Sierra Leone, today October… Read more »
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 »
‘Empowering Women’ is theme of Fambul Tok meeting
The Chairman, Alex Bhonapha, of the Kailahun District Council has emphasized that Fambul Tok International—Sierra Leone should take the onus to go beyond reconciliation in post conflict Sierra Leone and… Read more »
Section Chief Apologizes
Section Chief Komba Sebba has not been in a good relationship with his elder brother, Aiah Sebba for over ten years. He accused Aiah of campaigning against him when he… Read more »
Councilor Willingly Steps Down as Peace Coordinator
Fambul Tok continues to stand by its core values–one of which is being non-political and non-partisan–and it does not compromise any of its principles. This was demonstrated recently during the… Read more »
Teachers in Action
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 >