Yesterday we were honoured by a visit from United Nations leaders who are seeking to help Sierra Leone in a range of ways. They have 14 agencies in the country and, at short notice they paid us a visit. Lyndon did a great job showing them round and sharing our vision, plans and how far we have come with small…
Archive for September, 2017
United Nations Visits Home Leone
21st September 2017 | Posted in Latest News, Nigel's Blog
My story on BBC 3 Counties Radio
20th September 2017 | Posted in Nigel's BlogLast week I did an interview with BBC 3 counties radio. If you would like to hear Nigel explain the Home Leone vision then just click on the link www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05cpcyn#t=02h09m00s#play
Sharing the vision with the International Community
13th September 2017 | Posted in Nigel's BlogThe leader of the Sierra Leonean Disaster response group asked Nigel to share the Home Leone vision with the International community. Since a mudslide engulfed many homes on 14 August, killing probably over 1,000 people, the leaders of the major NGO’s, embassies and response leaders have met every day at 9am to discuss response progress. The opportunity to present a…
Delivering Personal help to slum families
8th September 2017 | Posted in Nigel's BlogThe Sierra Leone mudslide is truly awful and hearing stories first hand this week makes you almost cry. Yet the tragedy of Sierra Leone slums go on. As Home Leone is focused on a long term low cost housing and community development solution, we decided to take help to those we are working with in the flooded slums of Freetown….
A Closer Look
2nd September 2017 | Posted in Nigel's BlogIn the morning I return to Sierra Leone. We have a busy week ahead sharing with those in the slums affected by the mudslides and flood. We also hope to meet with those in government and NGO’s addressing long term solutions for slum dwellers and those affected by the disasters. I will be speaking for about 20 minutes on Three…