On March 26th, Impact Sierra Leone CEO, Dr. Adama Kalokoh, was informed she would be an award recipient at the 2023 African Community Service Awards (ACSA). Dr. Kalokoh would be honored because of her achievement at Impact Sierra Leone and willingness to serve humanity since 2004. “I am so encouraged
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Impact Sierra Leone promotes Quality Education through the 2023 Donation Drive Day of Hope!
Imagine being a student starting your first day of school not having a backpack or school supplies. For so many students around the world, this is a harsh reality. Imagine facing hard labor as a farmer living in extreme poverty without access to basic hygiene items to help you thrive.
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS DRIVE
We are excited to announce our third annual school and hygiene supply drive for children, women and families on August 12, 2023 at Riggs Park Baptist Church in Washington, DC. This event aims to provide school supplies and hygiene products to underserved women, children and families in Baltimore, MD and
African Royalty Gala, A Night to Remember
The African Royalty Gala was truly an amazing evening of culture, celebration, and creativity. Despite the rainy weather, guests traveled from Georgia, Ohio, Las Vegas, New Jersey, New York, and throughout the DMV to attend the African Royalty Gala. Not only was this an event celebrating the birthday of CEO/Founder,
Impact Sierra Leone Empowers Foindu Village Community for a Christmas Day of Hope!
On December 29, 2022, Impact Sierra Leone (ISL) held its 2ndannual Christmas Day of Hope with the Foindu Village community in rural Sierra Leone. The main beneficiaries were the 250 school children in Foindu Village and their families. The day was full of excitement, empowerment, and entertainment! It was an unforgettable day for the entire community! The program
Impact Sierra Leone (ISL): Transforming Lives through the Seeds of Life Program
From now until the end of December, many of us are reflecting on the things we are grateful for like family, good health, and a roof over our heads. We are also taking the time to plan our calendars for next year. At Impact Sierra Leone, we are doing the
Impact Sierra Leone End of Year Backpacks of Hope Campaign
In partnership with AmazonSmile, Impact Sierra Leone held its second annual school supply drive for the Foindu Village community in Sierra Leone from September 10th-October 18th. Foindu Village is our partner community and the focus of our Seeds of Life program. At Impact Sierra Leone, we are led by our
Impact Sierra Leone Spreads Hope to Promote Wellness & Save Lives!
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) water-borne illnesses continue to contribute to the sickness and deaths of over 500,000 children worldwide with most of the deaths occurring in developing countries. -Diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. It is both preventable
Eid al-Fitr in Sierra Leone
Seventy-eight percent of Sierra Leone’s population are Muslims. For centuries, the Islamic Faith and its traditions have been instrumental in governing and shaping the lives of its followers in Sierra Leone. On May 2, Sierra Leone’s Muslim population observed Eid al-Fitr. The national holiday comes on the first day of
BREAKING THE BIAS
IMPACT SIERRA LEONE’S “MEET AND GREET” WITH THE WOMEN ON FOINDU March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge women change-makers in the United States and around the world. Impact Sierra Leone’s (ISL) Female Empowerment Director, Huldah Imah-Paul and ISL’s country Director Joseph Sesay held a “Meet and Greet”