Our Mission
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In the US we educate anyone interested in learning about Female Genital Mutilation, its human rights violations and complexities as experienced by men and women in Sierra Leone.
In Sierra Leone we work on various programs to improve basic conditions and build an effective institution that respects human rights and aims to abolish the harmful practice of female genital mutilation - FGMPeople from ROMANIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INDIA, NIGERIA and JAPAN have supported the work of SWF International in Sierra LeonePrograms SWF supports include:Charli-Ann Preparatory School established by Ann-Marie, a fearless anti-FGM Activist. The school provides free education to all children, boys and girls, whose mothers died of FGM complications. All girls attending are protected from FGM
This short video takes You inside the school and shows the joy of the 400 childrenKatanya Vocational Institutes in Freetown has over 100 young women who are learning life skills in order to be self-reliant.These women are protected against FGM
This short video shows all the life skills taught to the girlsAnn-Marie, an activist fighting against FGM in Sierra Leone, teaches tie-dye to the women at Katanya Vocation SWF supports education in Sierra Leone by sending boxes full of books to fill the "American Shelves" in libraries all over Sierra Leone. ALL kinds of books written in English are needed. Please email Nina at nina@swfinternational.org to schedule a pick up when You have BOOKs to donate
A Safehouse Project is on the way in collaboration with GO Campaign and our local partner AIM lead by Rugiatu Turray in Lunsar
A primary School in Bagruwa Chiefdom in Moyamba District urgently seeks $1000.00 funding to rebuild roof before the raining season so that the children can coninue to attend classes - please contact Nina if You choose to sponsor this project 213-327-9619 or email nina@swfinternational.org Makeni Women Association Project seeks funding for hardworking market women to expand their very limited capital and better provide for their family
Bombali District Women-Farmers Group seeks funding to build proper storage for rice bags
Moyamba District Agricultural Project seeks funding for both women and men farmers who are unable to purchase necessities due to acute poverty
Kamakuye Radio Station discussing women's empowerment seeks funding and donations to enable the station to function again during the upcoming election
EGG Campaign raises funds for Projects in Sierra Leone: Donate for any of the above projects Buy beautiful art - the gift that keeps on giving Share this information with others who can also donate or buy to enable the EGG Campaign help the people of Sierra LeoneWomen's empowerment is SWF International's priority
In Sierra Leone we work on various programs to improve basic conditions and build an effective institution that respects human rights and aims to abolish the harmful practice of female genital mutilation - FGM
The EGG Campaign
Empowering
Girls
Gifts
Using Our Talents to Transform Lives
The EGG Campaign embodies our efforts to realize our mission. FGM will not be abolished in Sierra Leone without the collaboration of the men, women and children who love their tradition. First, we seek to provide medical care, then we listen and engage in the education process. By increasing literacy in Sierra Leone, we provide the new opportunity to choose a dignified life.
The EGG Campaign aims to raise the necessary funds to make our work effective. It is very simple: we use our talents to transform lives! We know how to make beautiful works of art, and we sell them to obtain the funds to create better conditions for everyday living. Three continents - One vision: Eradicate FGM!
The EGG Campaign aims to raise the necessary funds to make our work effective. It is very simple: we use our talents to transform lives! We know how to make beautiful works of art, and we sell them to obtain the funds to create better conditions for everyday living. Three continents - One vision: Eradicate FGM!
SWF International invites You to choose from our collection of designer dolls, hand-painted eggs and spectacular jewelry to contribute to our goal to build a school, a safe house and a library in Sierra Leone! The beautiful art piece, with its certificate of authenticity, will serve as a reminder of your commitment to improve the condition of women's lives around the globe!
100% of ALL proceeds go towards SWF's work to eradicate FGM!
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