One of the major issues of Sierra Leone continues to be extreme poverty. Economic decline, corruption and eleven years of civil war had dramatic consequences not only on the economy but also on society, above all children and youth. Young boys and girls suffer the most from poverty. Most of them are victims of physical, psychological and sexual violence and abuse. They suffer from depression, they are angry and afraid.

In Freetown, Don Bosco Fambul responds to the specific needs of these traumatised young persons. Since the beginning of 2020, the therapy centre ‘New Fambul’ has offered shelter to protect street children, youngsters in conflict with the law, under-aged sex workers or youth suffering from abuse and violence. In total, 720 beneficiaries will receive medical services and psychosocial support. 

Further information can be found under:

https://www.jugendeinewelt.at

https://donboscofambulsl.org/