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Flood Update - YOU are Helping

Here's an update on what we have been able to accomplish together.  One of the flood-affected areas is the Kaningo community in Lumley, a suburb of Freetown. Representatives of Develop Africa made the first visit to this community to do an initial assessment on the day of the disaster.

Young flood victim

 

 

The team did one-to-one interviews with some of the victims and obtained vital information from them. The stories that they told were disheartening. A nine-year-old boy by the name of Musa lost nineteen of his family members and was the only survivor.  He was injured and in critical condition. Children explained that they saw their parents swept away by the flood when the Kaningo River overflowed its banks.

 

 

The whole scene was very emotional. Victims were crying because of loss of their loved ones and property. Hundreds of them were rendered homeless and some were badly injured. Their stories confirmed the need for psycho-social counseling - to help them get over the traumatic experience. Based on our interviews, we determined that they were in urgent need of basic necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries and drinking water.   Read more....

                   Watch a slideshow and clip from our flood response

 

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Next Steps / How You Can Help:

Schools are reopening in mid-September and the kids are in dire need of clothing, school bags, uniforms, shoes, socks and funds to cover school fees/charges.

We are also continuing to provide psychosocial counseling to all ages. Your support today will also help to cover transportation expenses for the 20 volunteers who are teaching the kids and providing counseling.

Help Flooding Victims in Sierra Leone

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Family Loses Everything in Flooding

 

 

 

One of our families loses everything.

The flooding in Sierra Leone has now directly impacted a family that we support.  

We are saddened to share that the Dumbuya family lost their home and youngest child to flooding on Aug 27.  Please help us bring hope and healing to this family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT THE DUMBUYA FAMILY

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With  deep gratitude for your support and partnership, 

Amy and the Develop Africa team
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Families in Sierra Leone face unprecedented challenges due to rising costs. Inflation makes it difficult for them to afford basic food staples such as rice, cooking oil, and onions.

Extending a helping hand can alleviate a significant burden and provide essential relief to the less fortunate.

Help provide relief by donating today!

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