Articles written by: Alan Wolstencroft

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What’s been going on during Covid ?

I have not posted articles since March, although I have been posting my Newsletters, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been supporting my communities in Sierra Leone. Below is a quick breakdon of what’s been happening: Children have not been at school so the majority of the staff have […]

Covid-19 & Sierra Leone
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Covid-19 & Sierra Leone

As of today there are no cases of Covid-19 reported in Sierra Leone, but there are cases in both Liberia & Guinea which border the country. The Government have declared a state of emergency and put control measures in place to try and minimise the risks within the country. I […]

Momoh – great joy and relief
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Momoh – great joy and relief

Pastor Mark visited Momoh & his carers yeterday. He says” This was a very, very little cup of rice that was available for the whole family. You have just added great joy to a family that was already distressed & worried about their next meal”. “Having presented them with a 50 […]

More progress
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More progress

This is the latest photo, albeit a few days ago, from the Banbury International Community School new toilet block. As you can see the roof is on and they are making steady progress. I have heard today that more photos will follow this weekend – so keep checking for all […]

New toilet block taking shape
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New toilet block taking shape

JUST over 4 weeks in to the project and the toilet block is up to roof height! Amazing progress considering EVERYTHING is done manually, including digging the septic tank pit and making all the blocks. The guys are working really hard, and fast, to complete the project in time for […]

Looking good !!
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Looking good !!

Just a quick update re the new toilet block at Banbury International Community School in Sierra Leone The tank is fully completed and they are just getting ready to lay the concrete slab before they commence the building. Maybe not a very exciting photograph for us BUT a VERY exciting […]

What progress in 2 weeks !!
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What progress in 2 weeks !!

It hardly seems possible BUT just 2 weeks after starting work on the soakaway pit for the new Junior Secondary toilet block at Banbury International Community School the pit has been dug and built. Amazing when you remember that EVERYTHING is done manually, including making all the concrete blocks. The […]

Oxford United supporting another Sierra Leone school
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Oxford United supporting another Sierra Leone school

Once again Oxford United have “Made A Real Difference” in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They have recently donated a set of shirts and a couple of track suit tops (for the coaches/teachers) to a small primary school in Freetown. The kids were REALLY excited with their new team kit and were […]

Work progresses on new toilet block
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Work progresses on new toilet block

The new toilet block is literally “taking shape” at Banbury International Community School in Waterloo, Freetown. Work started last Wednesday with the digging of the pit to form a septic tank. The pit measures 12 feet x 8 feet and is 12 feet deep !! It is being dug by […]