Ebola's Generation Blog

A TILAPIA'S JOURNEY

Our tilapia's journey starts here in Kunike Barina as Amabest gently handles the fine fat fingerlings destined for Sanda Magbolntor...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Aug 2, 2020

AMAZING AZOLLAS' BOUNTIFUL BENEFITS

In the middle of a Sanda Magbolontor rice paddy Alfred from Society 4 Climate Change Communications learns all about Azolla and the...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jul 19, 2020

BO CITY HERE WE COME!

Looks like its Miss Sierra and Leo's turn for an adventure! First stop Bo City to vist senior nurseryman Pa Samai and collect more fruit...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jul 11, 2020

EMPOWERED MARIAMA DELIVERS FARMER FIELD SCHOOL

After learning bund building and paddy plot construction Amabest oversees a goodly turnout from Manays, Makelekos, RoGbin and RoGbaran...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jul 5, 2020

SHAUN THE DUCK BOTHERING SHEEP

A little bit of gentle duck-bothering as Lucky and Co tuck in to their nutritious Azolla and corn, lovingly made every day by Aunty Isata...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jul 1, 2020

A GUIDED TOUR OF OUR 2020 BUNDINGS

Esteemed Engineer Amabest takes us on a six minute stroll walking us through progress on developing Hope Sakuma's inland valley swamp...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jun 24, 2020

JEMIMAS' AZOLLA CHOW DOWN

Every evening and every morning Aunty Isata (aka Mrs Amabest) lovingly prepares an Azolla and crushed corn feast for Jemima and her brood...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jun 20, 2020

LUCKY DUCKY

Meet Lucky, one of Uncle Vidal's fine ducks from Freetown and proud mum to a bakers dozen of 13 newborn ducklings! Not destined for farm...

Sustainable Farming

Mo Bangura

Jun 11, 2020

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ALL THE TEMNE LADIES SING OUT

The Ladies step up and sing out to help on the Hope Sakuma farm spending two days weeding the Bangura brothers boliland rice, looking...

5 days ago

BABY BONUS SMILES: EMPOWERING MOTHERS IN SIERRA LEONE

Discover how celebrating baby bonuses in Sierra Leone boosts vaccination rates and supports young families at this crucial time.

Jul 6

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

A ram-packed Spring Water Community Academy, filled with students and parents and well-wishers from the Mabron community, gathered...

Jun 29

REPORTING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

Discover the impact of our non-profit organization in Sierra Leone, bringing hope to over 500 vulnerable children.

Jun 22

CELEBRATING AFRICAN CHILD DAY IN SIERRA LEONE

The kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle celebrate international day of the African Child in style donning outfits in a rainbow of African...

Jun 15

PERFECT PINNEAPPLES: FROM FARM-TO-FINGERS

The kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle are filled with excitement as they gather around to celebrate a special delivery of pineapples, freshly...

Jun 8

CELEBRATING BABY BONUSES IN SIERRA LEONE

Discover how celebrating baby bonuses in Sierra Leone boosts vaccination rates and supports young families at this crucial time.

May 31

EXCITING FIELD TRIP: LEARNING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

The students at Abierich Academy were buzzing with excitement as they embarked on their first official field trip, a highly anticipated...

May 22

WARM WELCOME FOR THE HARROWERS RETURN

With a traditional Temne song the Hope Sakuma team welcome back Momoh, Abdulai and their trusty Ford tractor to the farm trailering the...

May 18

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HEATED DEBATE: FAITH HONOURS TEACHERS

Join the kids as they enjoy a heated debate ‘teacher or doctor - which is best?’ Speaking up for teachers, Destiny and team while Ollie...

May 6

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FARE THEE WELL TRUSTY TRACTOR!

With a farewell song and some very enthusiastic pan-banging we bid adieu to Abulai, Lincoln and their trusty tractor after a solid 8 days...

May 1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA SALONE!

On the shores of beautiful Whale Bay with gratitude and love to Sierra Leoneans across the World a happy and delightful 64th anniversary...

Apr 27

SIERRA LEONE TRACTOR LOVE

Some very enthusiastic cheers and a little dance rounds off a week's work well done as the Hope Sakuma team show Abdulai, Lincoln and...

Apr 25

HOPE SAKUMA: JOYOUS WELCOME FOR FIRST TRACTOR

A joyful reception for the farms' first tractor as it hoves into view, arriving to plough land not farmed since before the civil war. Pa...

Apr 19

SATURDAYS' SALUTORY SOCCER LESSON

The kids, taking a sure-fire route to soccer success, hit upon the bright idea of hiring their footballing talent in rather than the hard...

Apr 18

REST IN PERFECT PEACE AUNTY ROSE

What seemed like the whole of Freetown came to mourn the passing of Aunty Rose Tiafoe, Thursday, resting perfectly in peace at the grand...

Apr 17

SPORTING GOLD: LITTLE LIAM TRIUMPHS BIG

John Obey community sports ground was a-buzz with excitement today as caregivers and well-wishers followed the grand sporting pararde...

Apr 12

HOPE SAKUMA: A-MULCHING WE SHALL GO!

The Hope Sakuma team mulch the remaining vegetable beds with rice straw to supress weeds and retain moisture in the soil after they water...

Apr 8

HOPE SAKUMA: JICA COMES UP TRUMPS TRACKING DOWN TRACTOR

Mohamed comes up trumps tracking down the tractor, visiting Menteh on his mission and the brothers Bangura become mighty excited at the...

Apr 4

CELEBRATING SIERRA LEONE CHILDRENS' BOOK DAY

Join the Hope kids celebrating Children's Book Day in Sierra Leone, eager to deep dive into their favourite books

Apr 1

HOPE SAKUMA: 108 FINISH!

The hard-working Hope Sakuma team celebrate their 108th row of vegetable and cassava; marking out more nice neat rows ready for planting,...

Mar 30

A HEATWARMING RETURN

A heart-warming and heartening visit, as Harper and Ami, Isa and Elle make a welcome return to their roots and Mama Salone with their two...

Mar 27

HOPE SAKUMA: GROWING FOR SEED

The Hope Sakuma team take a well-earned break, resting int he shade as Mohamed Jica, Morlai, Pa Aruna and new recruit, Abdul set about...

Mar 23

A-BARBERING WE SHALL GO!

Leo expertly barbers all the boys, showcasing his barbering skills while Sophie deftly teases and twists the girls hair into beautiful...

Mar 22

HOPE SAKUMA: JICA JOINS THE TEAM

Morlai and Pa Aruna welcome old friend Mohamed Jica to the Hope Sakuma. Long-time followers will recall the farms’ early days when...

Mar 12

WHEN WE'RE CLEANING WINDOWS!

The official start of spring heralds much-anticipated time for spring cleaning, a seasonal ritual that many families embrace with...

Mar 9

SATURDAY SOCCER IN SIERRA LEONE

The boys head down to grassfield for a quick game of 4-a-side soccer in sporting outfits of orange and yellow enjoying the chance to...

Mar 1

GOING FOR GOLD: SIXTH SPRINGWATER SPORTS MEET

The sixth annual inter-house sports day took place today at Springwater Community Academy, located in the vibrant heart of Mabron. This...

Feb 22

KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT

Leo steps up to join Alex teaching the kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle, reprising his summer school success and giving a Math class of times...

Feb 12

HOPE SAKUMA: GRAND DAY A-PLANTING!

Hope Sakumas' grand pepper planting gets underway carefully transplanting nursed seedlings but not before Morlai stops to collect...

Feb 3

GOING FOR GOLD: RISINGS' SPORTS DAY

An opening ceremony with a grand parade of students in their house colours gets everyone in the sporty mood for Rising Academy's two day...

Feb 2

HOPE SAKUMA: PADDIES INTO PEPPER BEDS

Hope Sakumas’ new interim farm coordinator, Morlai, starts his tenure carefully measuring and marking out nice straight vegetable beds...

Jan 22

HOPE'S BIG BOARD MEET

Mama Mayila and all the kids extend a warm welcome to the esteemed members of the Hope Board as they gather for the first meet of 2025,...

Jan 19

IN HUES OF BLUES AND YELLOWS IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE!

The kids head off for the new school term in hues of blues and yellows primary and juniors make their way to Abierich Academy while in...

Jan 7

SIERRA LEONE NEW YEARS DANCE OFF

Marvel at some fabulously fancy footwork as the top ten contenders from Hope's grand New Year's dance-off with 42 local kids from York...

Jan 4

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SIERRA LEONE!

A very Happy and Blessed New Year for 2025 from the Hope kids in Sierra Leone to our generous sponsors, dedicated supporters, beloved...

Jan 1

CHRISTMAS IN THE CRADLE

Join the kids as they enjoy a two-day family Christmas in the Cradle with Grandma, celebrating special brthdays, opening gifts, Christmas...

Dec 25, 2024

CHRISTMAS WITH THE MOA WHARF KIDS

Mama Mayila's out and about bringing some Christmas cheer to the kids in our Moa Wharf kinship fostering programme. Thanks to a fantastic...

Dec 24, 2024

MEGA CHRISTMAS TREATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Thanks to an amazing €1000 donation from Aunty Marenka and Heart for Humanity to our Angel Tree fundraiser, uncle Williams and Hassan are...

Dec 23, 2024

AN ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS: CAROLS FROM SIERRA LEONE

With a wahoa-a-woa-a-woa-a-wo it's time for the kids to don their Santa caps once more as they present for your delectation and delight...

Dec 21, 2024

REACHING FOR THE STARS: RISINGS END OF TERM BASH

Mama Mayila attends another ram-packed Christmas party, this time it’s for Rising Academy’s end of term celebrations, a highly...

Dec 19, 2024

MABRON'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Mabron School is absolutely packed to the rafters today, as parents, caregivers, and family members come together to join the 390...

Dec 18, 2024

ABIERICH CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

The last day of term at Abierich Academy was a truly enchanting occasion, transformed into a festive wonderland. Students of all ages...

Dec 12, 2024

SLANGO AGM: A UNIFIED VOICE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mama Mayila was proud to attend the 16th annual general meeting of the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations...

Dec 11, 2024

BEAUCOUP BOUNTY FOR THE ROKEL KIDS

The Rokel kids' eyes light up with excitement and anticipation as they gaze upon beaucoup bounty with four jumbo bags filled to the brim...

Dec 2, 2024

SINGING, DANCING AND BABY BUMPS GALORE

Dancing, songs and baby bumps galore greeted Mama Mayila and uncle Williams at the second annual distribution of baby boxes for...

Nov 24, 2024

INSPIRING HOPE: OLLIES' EXAM SUCCESS!

A beaming Ollie's pleased as punch to score the highest in his school for National Primary Svhool Examinations (NPSE) in the just...

Nov 20, 2024

LIAMS' FIRST SMILE

Dreamboat Liam smiles his first smile for the camera and what a big broad one it is, showcasing a wide and radiant grin! This shared...

Nov 17, 2024

CHALLENGES FOR ROKEL ORPHANAGE

Uncle Williams visits to Rokel and the children residing at the Jesus Disciple Interim Care Centre, overseen by the dedicated Reverend...

Nov 10, 2024

BIG BEAUTIFUL BEACH TRIP

Grandma and uncle Cor from the Netherlands treat the kids and aunties to a delightful day out at stunning No. 2 beach - just one of 60...

Nov 1, 2024

Ebola's Generation Blog

A TILAPIA'S JOURNEY

AMAZING AZOLLAS' BOUNTIFUL BENEFITS

BO CITY HERE WE COME!

EMPOWERED MARIAMA DELIVERS FARMER FIELD SCHOOL

SHAUN THE DUCK BOTHERING SHEEP

A GUIDED TOUR OF OUR 2020 BUNDINGS

JEMIMAS' AZOLLA CHOW DOWN

LUCKY DUCKY

Featured Posts

ALL THE TEMNE LADIES SING OUT

BABY BONUS SMILES: EMPOWERING MOTHERS IN SIERRA LEONE

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

REPORTING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

CELEBRATING AFRICAN CHILD DAY IN SIERRA LEONE

PERFECT PINNEAPPLES: FROM FARM-TO-FINGERS

CELEBRATING BABY BONUSES IN SIERRA LEONE

EXCITING FIELD TRIP: LEARNING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

WARM WELCOME FOR THE HARROWERS RETURN

HEATED DEBATE: FAITH HONOURS TEACHERS

FARE THEE WELL TRUSTY TRACTOR!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA SALONE!

SIERRA LEONE TRACTOR LOVE

HOPE SAKUMA: JOYOUS WELCOME FOR FIRST TRACTOR

SATURDAYS' SALUTORY SOCCER LESSON

REST IN PERFECT PEACE AUNTY ROSE

SPORTING GOLD: LITTLE LIAM TRIUMPHS BIG

HOPE SAKUMA: A-MULCHING WE SHALL GO!

HOPE SAKUMA: JICA COMES UP TRUMPS TRACKING DOWN TRACTOR

CELEBRATING SIERRA LEONE CHILDRENS' BOOK DAY

HOPE SAKUMA: 108 FINISH!

A HEATWARMING RETURN

HOPE SAKUMA: GROWING FOR SEED

A-BARBERING WE SHALL GO!

HOPE SAKUMA: JICA JOINS THE TEAM

WHEN WE'RE CLEANING WINDOWS!

SATURDAY SOCCER IN SIERRA LEONE

GOING FOR GOLD: SIXTH SPRINGWATER SPORTS MEET

KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT

HOPE SAKUMA: GRAND DAY A-PLANTING!

GOING FOR GOLD: RISINGS' SPORTS DAY

HOPE SAKUMA: PADDIES INTO PEPPER BEDS

HOPE'S BIG BOARD MEET

IN HUES OF BLUES AND YELLOWS IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE!

SIERRA LEONE NEW YEARS DANCE OFF

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SIERRA LEONE!

CHRISTMAS IN THE CRADLE

CHRISTMAS WITH THE MOA WHARF KIDS

MEGA CHRISTMAS TREATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

AN ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS: CAROLS FROM SIERRA LEONE

REACHING FOR THE STARS: RISINGS END OF TERM BASH

MABRON'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

ABIERICH CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

SLANGO AGM: A UNIFIED VOICE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BEAUCOUP BOUNTY FOR THE ROKEL KIDS

SINGING, DANCING AND BABY BUMPS GALORE

INSPIRING HOPE: OLLIES' EXAM SUCCESS!

LIAMS' FIRST SMILE

CHALLENGES FOR ROKEL ORPHANAGE

BIG BEAUTIFUL BEACH TRIP

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