PROJECTS
Grassroots Community Violence Prevention
The term “On Dec” in baseball refers to the next batter up (and coincidentally spells the initials of the victim whose violent murder inspired the program, Douglas Edward Craft).
The mission of the On Dec program is to empower and develop youth whose community have been adversely affected by a violent crime. These children are positioned to be the next victim, perpetrator or leader to make a change in the community. Our goal is to intervene in an effort to assure the latter. See Hope provides activities and mentorship to the On Dec Youth Leaders in an effort to deter crime in the community. The program is designed to provide hope and a way out for children with limited resources.
The Approach
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Identify Future Leaders
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Intervene on their Behalf
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Invest in Education and Mentorship
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Increase Community Involvement
Program Highlights
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Personal & Family Development Workshops
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Dedicated Mentor
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Education & Sports Scholarships
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Rites of Passage Program
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Cultural Exchange Trips
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Group Day Trips
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Service Learning Opportunities
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Nack Force
Community School
See Hope Salone partners with the Moyiba Community on a variety of projects to improve conditions in the community. This is a long-term ongoing commitment that addresses a variety of needs for the community with poverty eradication as its core objective.
Freetown has grown significantly due to internal displacement during the civil war and economic migration (World Bank 2013).
Nack Force Phase 2 project in the Moyiba community is located among Freetown’s hillside informal settlements in the east, 5 km from the central business district. The population of this community according to the Census of 2015, is 37,000 with a large youth population.
When interacting with this community you will often hear ‘Kamanda Farm’ from residents which is a reference to the history of it being a farming community since 1919. In 1966 a quarry was created in this community to support major infrastructure projects in Freetown.
The relationship with the Moyiba community is an ongoing collaboration designed to support local initiatives and infrastructure.
The local community is empowered to take the lead in designing projects that they feel best support their needs.
Several projects have been completed and many are ongoing:
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School Infrastructure (roofing, painting, expansions)
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Student Scholarships
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School Supplies
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Financial Support
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Feeding Program
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Clean Water Projects
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Chuck Brammer
School
See Hope Cultural Exchange Program
Project: Muyama Muyei Cultural Network Cultural Exchange
Simbaru Section, Tikonko Bo District
The School Cultural Exchange Network is built on an indigenous Mende philosophy Our Roots is Home.
“Muyama Muyei” Mende meaning let’s go back to our roots/way/home is a child-centered program that inspires a cultural rebirth and pride in African inheritance, civic consciousness and nationalism that prioritizes creativity and development.
Muyama Muyei philosophy exposes participants to the belief system, culture and history of Sierra Leone, West Africa and connects participants from the continent and diaspora.
The enrichment activities are fun, experiential and Afro-diversity centered. Activities include plays, cultural exchanges trips, memory, oral traditions, African drumming and traditional dance lessons and more.
Connecting these traditions to the diaspora promotes a sense of connection and bolsters self-esteem to children in high risk communities.
Participants enjoy a variety of benefits from international cultural exchange including:
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Promotes Unity and
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Increased tolerance for differences
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Deeper self-awareness