Friends of Sierra Leone (or FoSL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 that supports small projects with grants in this West African country 🇸🇱
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FoSL Grants available for any Sierra Leonean community—apply today at fosalone.org/home/projFundAp…
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Carolyn Hitter, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone from 1982 to 1984, based in Kambia Town. Her & her husband, Jim Hitter, were education volunteers. Carolyn was also an APCD in Kazakhstan. Carolyn passed away on Oct 24.
Help spread the word! Apply for Peace Corps Sierra Leone today! Positions are available and the application window for this round ends December 15th! Maybe it’s you that should apply! Maybe you know someone! #PeaceCorpsSalone #PCSalone #PeaceCorpsSierraLeone
Due to technical difficulties, the Zoom talk tonight with Karyne Bury is postponed due to technical difficulties. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will try to reschedule shortly!
The FoSL Board
This is the LAST CHANCE to register for this Sunday’s Zoom talk, hosted by the FoSL Advocacy Committee.
Please join us on Sunday, October 25th at 7pm ET for an informative and engaging discussion with Karyne Bury from RESULTS and the Global Allies Program (GAP), an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association.
This presentation will be on Zoom and pre-registration is required! See you then!
Link to Pre-Register for Zoom: zoom.us/meeting/register/KVQ…
We have an update from Civil Society Movement Against TB, who we supported with a $3,500 for motorbikes to reach rural communities as they battle TB throughout Port Loko and its surrounding communities. The motorbikes were purchased and they were received.
of our efforts to strengthen TB case finding and diagnosis in Sierra Leone. This support will add significant value to our community-based TB interventions, particularly in reaching underserved communities.
This is just a friendly reminder to register for the FoSL Advocacy Committee’s upcoming Zoom presentation. Please join us on Sunday, October 25th at 7pm ET for an informative and engaging discussion with Karyne Bury from RESULTS and the Global Allies Program (GAP),
an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association.
We'll explore how U.S. global health and development programs-such as the End Tuberculosis Now Act and FY27 global health funding-help improve health, education and economic opportunity in Sierra Leone,
and how you can take action.
This presentation will be on Zoom and pre-registration is required! See you then!
Link to Pre-Register for Zoom: zoom.us/meeting/register/KVQ…
Our FoSL Advocacy Committee has another amazing Zoom presentation for you and all our members! Please join us on Sunday, October 25th at 7pm ET for an informative and engaging discussion with Karyne Bury from RESULTS and the Global Allies Program (GAP),
an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association.
We'll explore how U.S. global health and development programs-such as the End Tuberculosis Now Act and FY27 global health funding-help improve health, education and economic opportunity in Sierra Leone,
and how you can take action.
This presentation will be on Zoom and pre-registration is required! See you then!
Link to Pre-Register for Zoom: zoom.us/meeting/register/KVQ…
Take action today! Show your support! 🇺🇸
Celebrating 65 Years of the Peace Corps! 🕊️
To mark this milestone, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Amata Radewagen, and Sen. Cory Booker are supporting resolutions honoring 65 years of Peace Corps service.
Help build Congressional support! Take action: peacecorpsconnect.org/concur…
We are excited to announce the support of another Peace Corps Partnership project in Sierra Leone. The FoSL Board voted, in September 2026, to approve the remaining $3531.25 for the rehabilitation of a healthcare facility in rural eastern area of the country, Talia, Kenema.
This project will serve 12 catchments with more than 13,000 residents, including 3,000 children under five. The project will strengthen the facility through installation of a water system and light system, repairs to equipment and roofing, and fresh paint, creating a cleaner,