The Flood Victims in Freetown
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A CALL FOR URGENT HELP! The Flood Victims in Freetown, Sierra Leone
On September 16, 2015, the Western Area in Freetown, Sierra Leone experienced deadly flooding. Although the government of Sierra Leone is exercising best efforts to address this tragic act of nature, The 50/50 Group, Save Sierra Leone Foundation, and The HOME Initiative (the “Collective Organizations”) are requesting assistance from our members, family, friends, and the diaspora to send immediate relief to the displaced communities. We are requesting the sum of USD 5,000 to purchase food and personal items for the victims.
According to an official press release from the State House of the Republic of Sierra Leone (The State House) on Wednesday September 16, 2015, the continuous heavy rain resulted in “severe flooding in parts of the Western area including Kroo Bay, Krootown Road, Brook Street, Samba Gutter, Falcon Bridge, Gray Bush, Spur Loop, Spur Road, Lumley, Malama, Wilkinson Road, Dokorty, Cottage Hospital, Culvert, Peacock Farm, Moyiba, Moa Wharf/Eastern Police/Magazine Cut Axis, Old Wharf and Bai Bureh Road.”
Most of these locations are home for disadvantaged communities and the flooding has resulted in approximately 250 displaced families totaling over 600 homeless, and sizable injuries and deaths. The State House is expecting more flooding in the coming days. As such, YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED.
The day after, the collective organizations donated breakfast (Bread, Butter, Water) for approximately 200 displaced people at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown. In addition, we have mobilized a food/clothing donation drives at local supermarkets in Freetown (Spurbury, Monoprix, Adnan, Freetown Supermaket, and St. Mary).
How Your Contributions Will Make a Difference
· For transparency purposes, all fundraising will be conducted via www.Gofundme.com.
· Funds will be transferred to a designated local representative of the Collective Organizations to procure food and personal items needed by the flood victims.
· The Collective Organizations will facilitate the distribution of donated items to highly affected communities and/or temporary shelters such as the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown.
· A report will be provided on use of funds and distribution to all contributors.
Upon request, Save Sierra Leone Foundation will provide tax ID receipts for monetary donations to ensure that you receive a tax deduction for your generous contributions. Thank you in advance for your humane consideration.
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About the Collective Organizations
The 50/50 Group is a non-partisan organization, advocating and campaigning for an increased political participation and equal representation of women in decision-making processes and initiatives at all levels in Sierra Leone ( http://fiftyfiftysierraleone.org).
Save Sierra Leone Foundation (SSLF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that supports individuals and organizations to collaborate, promote, fund and implement Educational, Healthcare and Poverty alleviation programs in Sierra Leone.(http://www.savesierraleonefoundation.org).
The HOME Initiative is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of education and healthcare in Africa, starting with Sierra Leone.( http://homeinitiative.org).
The Survivor Dream Project (SDP) is guided by Faith, Design, Change. We support community designed solutions for sustainable impact. (http://www.thesurvivordreamproject.com)
Contact Information
Emma Fofanah- [email redacted]
Aisha Ibrahim- [email redacted]
Omo Thorpe- [email redacted]
Gloria Betts- [email redacted]
Fatou Wurie- [email redacted]
On September 16, 2015, the Western Area in Freetown, Sierra Leone experienced deadly flooding. Although the government of Sierra Leone is exercising best efforts to address this tragic act of nature, The 50/50 Group, Save Sierra Leone Foundation, and The HOME Initiative (the “Collective Organizations”) are requesting assistance from our members, family, friends, and the diaspora to send immediate relief to the displaced communities. We are requesting the sum of USD 5,000 to purchase food and personal items for the victims.
According to an official press release from the State House of the Republic of Sierra Leone (The State House) on Wednesday September 16, 2015, the continuous heavy rain resulted in “severe flooding in parts of the Western area including Kroo Bay, Krootown Road, Brook Street, Samba Gutter, Falcon Bridge, Gray Bush, Spur Loop, Spur Road, Lumley, Malama, Wilkinson Road, Dokorty, Cottage Hospital, Culvert, Peacock Farm, Moyiba, Moa Wharf/Eastern Police/Magazine Cut Axis, Old Wharf and Bai Bureh Road.”
Most of these locations are home for disadvantaged communities and the flooding has resulted in approximately 250 displaced families totaling over 600 homeless, and sizable injuries and deaths. The State House is expecting more flooding in the coming days. As such, YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED.
The day after, the collective organizations donated breakfast (Bread, Butter, Water) for approximately 200 displaced people at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown. In addition, we have mobilized a food/clothing donation drives at local supermarkets in Freetown (Spurbury, Monoprix, Adnan, Freetown Supermaket, and St. Mary).
How Your Contributions Will Make a Difference
· For transparency purposes, all fundraising will be conducted via www.Gofundme.com.
· Funds will be transferred to a designated local representative of the Collective Organizations to procure food and personal items needed by the flood victims.
· The Collective Organizations will facilitate the distribution of donated items to highly affected communities and/or temporary shelters such as the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown.
· A report will be provided on use of funds and distribution to all contributors.
Upon request, Save Sierra Leone Foundation will provide tax ID receipts for monetary donations to ensure that you receive a tax deduction for your generous contributions. Thank you in advance for your humane consideration.
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About the Collective Organizations
The 50/50 Group is a non-partisan organization, advocating and campaigning for an increased political participation and equal representation of women in decision-making processes and initiatives at all levels in Sierra Leone ( http://fiftyfiftysierraleone.org).
Save Sierra Leone Foundation (SSLF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that supports individuals and organizations to collaborate, promote, fund and implement Educational, Healthcare and Poverty alleviation programs in Sierra Leone.(http://www.savesierraleonefoundation.org).
The HOME Initiative is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of education and healthcare in Africa, starting with Sierra Leone.( http://homeinitiative.org).
The Survivor Dream Project (SDP) is guided by Faith, Design, Change. We support community designed solutions for sustainable impact. (http://www.thesurvivordreamproject.com)
Contact Information
Emma Fofanah- [email redacted]
Aisha Ibrahim- [email redacted]
Omo Thorpe- [email redacted]
Gloria Betts- [email redacted]
Fatou Wurie- [email redacted]
Organizer
Emma Fofanah
Organizer
Bowie, MD