Fullah Town Women
Dambu: A Village of Strength and Hope
Dambu, founded in the 1970s as a resting place for warriors, was once a bustling agricultural market centre. However, the Sierra Leone Civil War left the village in ruins, and the Ebola virus wiped out much of the workforce, leaving the community mainly made up of women and orphaned children. Many of the men were lost, leaving the women to rebuild, with agriculture at the heart of the village's recovery.
Despite limited infrastructure, poor sanitation, and a lack of healthcare, the women of Dambu remain determined to restore their community which now sits at 200 villagers. Catch the Dream is committed to empowering these women, equipping them with the tools and resources to revitalise agriculture and improve living conditions. Through this support, we aim to help Dambu flourish and secure a brighter future for its people.
CURRENT PROJECTS
First aid triage
A nurse from Kenema came into the village to train a group of men and women on first aid. Your donations help to keep the first aid equipment and hygiene products stocked
Garri shelter
During the rainy season its very difficult to use the Garri machine. This year we are working on building a shelter so that the community can use the machine all year.
Click here to see how to make Garri
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Nov 2020 - Apr 2022
Toilet stalls and septic tank completed
July 2020
Garri Machine arrives in Lungi
June 2021