Category Archives: Sierra Leone

Before finally leaving Makeni for the capital Freetown, I was given the opportunity to visit the base of our partner Caritas Makeni. One element of their work is providing skills training for 250 girl mothers in the local area, some … Continue reading →

Caritas Kenema took me to meet some foster mothers who are supported through a micro-credit scheme which allows them to apply for a start-up loan for small businesses, so they can support both themselves and the young people they care … Continue reading →

A day of travelling and meetings meant leaving Freetown early and heading east towards the town of Bo. The journey took four hours and was on both paved and unpaved roads, winding through tiny villages and expanses of lush vegetation. … Continue reading →