Posts By: Abdul Rashid

Current Fambul Tok activities…

Fambul Tok is undertaking several activities in Moyamba and Kailahun District: Kailahun: Community trainings in the other seven Chiefdoms where ceremonies have not taken place. Football for Reconciliation: In encouraging all members of the community to be involved in the reconciliation process, Fambul Tok introduced Football for Reconciliation, in collaboration with Play 31 (Danish NGO)…. Read more »

Empowering Moyamba Contact people

Before adventuring in Moyamba District, Fambul Tok staff trained selected local leaders — Contact people (The name Fambul Tok gives them). The training ensures Fambul Toks success in the District, especially in the various Chiefdoms that make up the district. Moyamba District is divided into 14 Chiefdoms and each Chiefdom is comprised of numerous Sections…. Read more »

The New Fambul!

As Fambul Tok continues to increase its reconciliation activities in Sierra Leone there is a need to expand its capacity. The project created three new units — Research and Documentation, Training, and Communication — to undertake the new intensity. The R&D unit is managed and led by Sheku Kormoa, a graduate of Njala Univeristy in… Read more »

Overview of Fambul Tok ceremonies

Since March 23, 2008 over thirty Fambul Tok ceremonies have taken place in Kailahun District. Here is a short explanation of a Fambul Tok ceremony… Day1 The community welcomes the Fambul Tok team and guests with traditional dances and songs until early evening. The reconciliation process takes place at night surrounding a bonfire. Following introductions… Read more »