As the Ebola crisis has unfolded in Sierra Leone (and West Africa, and beyond), the pull to the urgent is strong. And rightfully so – everyone wants to act swiftly… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Reflections
“Fambul Tok Day” Declared in Kono
Since Fambul Tok kicked off its community reconciliation process in Sierra Leone, several clarion calls have been made on government by various people, including traditional leaders, to declare March 23… Read more »
Stories from Koinadugu
Excerpts from Fambul Tok Volunteer Sara Waldheim’s blog, Around the World with Sara. Follow her adventures here Easter in Kabala Easter Sunday presented a great opportunity to attend a church service,… Read more »
Peacemakers Commemorate ‘March 23’ with Quiz and Bonfires
March 23, 1991 is always remembered as a day of reflection. It was the day when the first shot was fired in the town of Bomaru, Upper Bambara chiefdom, Kailahun… Read more »
Peace Mothers Journey—journal excerpts 2011-2013
Originally written in 2011-12 by Fambul Tok volunteer Sara Waldheim Peace Mothers Journey: Village One, Koinadugu District It’s been almost three months since I arrived in Sierra Leone to serve… Read more »
Gbane community starts construction of health post
This post was written by team members of the Kono district. Immediately after their reconciliation ceremony in 2010, Gbane yemor section, Gbane chiefdom in Kono district went into action. Having… Read more »
Students Come Together to ‘Walk the Tok’
Students around the world, after learning about Fambul Tok, have asked us how they can get involved. Informal groups and clubs have emerged organically, some with inspiring and dedicated ways… Read more »
It’s All About the Values
Like most organizations, Fambul Tok has a list of values to which it subscribes, and that it works to consistently fulfill. Unlike many organizations in practice, however, it defines the… Read more »
Fambul Tok Urges Government to Declare March 23rd National Reflection Day
Fambul Tok International – Sierra Leone has again called on the Government of Sierra Leone to declare March 23rd an annual day for national reflection. Addressing a press conference on… Read more »
Fambul Tok 2012? Now that would be interesting!
[This blog is a re-post of the blog Sara wrote for the On Screen/In Person tour, organized by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. Fambul Tok is a featured film on… Read more »
PPP News and Events
Bauya Town Hall Meeting On Peace And Reconciliation
Fambul Tok facilitates town hall meeting at Bauya to strengthen Peace Mothers and Community Welfare and Mediation Committee (CWMC) capacity to facilitate mediation and healing programs, and restore cohesive communities in Kongbora chiefdom, Moyamba district in southern Sierra Leone. The meting supported by Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (AJTLF)... Read More >
Tongea Holds Bonfire And Reconciliation
On Monday 28th December 2020 Fambul Tok (FT) organised a truth-telling and reconciliation bonfire ceremony at Tongea section, Kongbora Chiefdom, in the Moyamba district with support from the African Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF). Delivering his welcome address Tangea section chief Matthew Yamba Saspo said the bonfire ceremony... Read More >