Oggi 28 febbraio 2026 viene portato a termine il progetto ‘Una casa per guarire e per crescere – acqua bene comune’ realizzato da Africsid con il sostegno dei fondi dell’otto per mille della Chiesa Valdese italiana
Il programma della giornata
Commissioning of a Modern Technology Borehole Water Tower with Submersible Pump, Powered by a Solar System for Grafton Community
Project Title: A House of Healing and Growth: Water as a Common Good.
This project is financed by the Waldensian Church through its “Otto per Mille” (Eight per Thousand) initiative. It is implemented by AFRICSID ODV (Italy) as the lead partner, in collaboration with its local partners in Sierra Leone.
Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Grafton Community (By Janneh Gas Station – B S Conteh Drive – KamaDumbuya Drive – Kokofele Drive)
Program of Events Arrival of Guests and Registration
Guest of Honor: Rev. Father Peter Konteh, Executive Director Caritas Freetown.
All Invites – (9:30 – 10:00 a.m.)
Opening Prayer: Christian Prayer – Rev. Father Peter Konteh, Executive Director, Caritas Freetown – (10:00 – 10:05 a.m.) – Muslim Prayer – Volunteer
Introduction of the Chairperson – Media Team Lead – Mr. Alfred Sankoh
Welcome Remarks – Community Headman, Mr. Harry Bangura
Introduction of Dignitaries and Community Heads
Project Overview and Implementation Summary:
Simon Kabba Koroma, President and Legal Representative of the AFRICSID ODV – AFRICA COOPERATION SOLIDARITYINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Statements from Dignitaries
Father Peter Konteh, Executive Director, Caritas Freetown
Community Elder – Mr. Mohamed S. Koroma
Headman – Mr. Harry Bangura
Police Partner Representative – PS Lebbie
Councilor – Mr. Ibrahim Kargbo
Representative, War Widow for Christ and God’s Will Children, Grafton – Ms. Margaret Tucker
Former Headman, Grafton – Mr. Julious Mbayo Mansaray
Handover of the Water Borehole
Project Contractor – Mr. John Fatoma
Demonstration / First Official Use of the Water Borehole
Any Other Business (AOB)
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Representative, War Widow for Christ and God’s Will Children, Grafton – Ms. Margaret Tucker
Closing Prayer
Father Peter Konteh, Executive Director, Caritas Freetown
Group Photograph and Informal Interaction
(After the ceremony)
