Jun 22, 2026 | Africa, Bomborma, Income, Sierra Leone
The residents of Bomborma who actively participate in the palm oil trade, both through growing or processing, have had a major challenge in processing the palm fruits into palm oil. The local method involved mashing the nuts using a mortar and a pestle, which was very...
Jun 22, 2026 | Africa, Food, Income, Old Mosongo, Sierra Leone
Through the Transformational Community Development (TCD) project, Mr. John’s family has transitioned from a life of extreme vulnerability to one of economic independence and leadership in the Old Mosongo community. Before he began to actively participate in TCD, Mr....
Jun 5, 2026 | Africa, Food, Gbessebu, Income, Sierra Leone, Women
Emma, a mother of three children, is one member of the Gbessebu community who recently benefited from the Transformational Community Development (TCD) program. Before receiving this support, life was very challenging for her, as she struggled to provide enough food...
Jun 5, 2026 | Africa, Bomborma, Food, Income, Sierra Leone
In the past, to prepare for the farming season, farmland was cleared of bushes through manual labor. Owners had to employ laborers to hand-weed the farm at a cost. In recent times, however, the cost of laborers has become quite expensive and even difficult to come by...
Jun 5, 2026 | Africa, Food, Komende, Sierra Leone
Mama Sao is a widow whose four children have struggled with her on her small farm for the past five years. Despite their hard work, they have seen little improvement in their harvests. After participating in Transformational Community Development (TCD) lessons, she...
Jun 5, 2026 | Africa, Food, Income, Old Mosongo, Sierra Leone
This month, in the quiet, often overlooked Old Mosongo community, Mr. Makaya stood with a new sense of pride. For years, he was known simply as a struggling villager, barely keeping his household together. Today, he is a shining example of the “hand up, not a...
