Innocence Lost Foundation
Kabala, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Fazineh Keita and Ava Vanderstarren - Founders
About this charity
Innocence Lost Foundation's mission is to provide rehabilitation to former child soldiers through education, skills training and therapy programs.
Currently they are fundraising for their first project, a community centre in Kabala, Sierra Leone. One of their founders, Fazineh, was a child soldier in the Sierra Leone civil war and their work is inspired by his healing journey.
To see their progress and to learn more about the project, please visit their website:
Currently they are fundraising for their first project, a community centre in Kabala, Sierra Leone. One of their founders, Fazineh, was a child soldier in the Sierra Leone civil war and their work is inspired by his healing journey.
To see their progress and to learn more about the project, please visit their website:
About their project
Kabala Community Centre
Sierra Leone, West Africa
Sierra Leone, West Africa
The pilot project, that they are currently fundraising for, is a 150,000ft2 community center in Kabala, Sierra Leone, West Africa. At their center they will provide former child soldiers access to food and water, art and sport therapy, counselling, skills training and education to create jobs, and provide resources to further the country and people.
Facilities will include:
A water well, a medical clinic, and a kitchen.
Classrooms, a computer lab, and a library.
Studios, a theatre, gardens and common areas.
A soccer field, a playground, and a gym.
Facilities will include:
A water well, a medical clinic, and a kitchen.
Classrooms, a computer lab, and a library.
Studios, a theatre, gardens and common areas.
A soccer field, a playground, and a gym.
Click below: Read their full report to find out more about this project, why they do this, and how they'll get there.
Your donations are making a difference
Latest news on the development of the project:
This happened thanks to your help!
This happened thanks to your help!
Thanks to your donations, Innocence Lost Foundation has started multiple sponsoring programs. They are now providing help in different developmental areas through their:
- Food distribution program
- Education program
- Medical program
- Business development program
Song "Le Chemin" donated by Celine for Innocence Lost
Ava, Celine, and the recording duo @ 4 directions studios, 2016, in Vancouver, Canada