Supporting grassroots initiatives in Sierra Leone, through subsistence farming.

Alpha Kargbo Youth Leading the World (YLTW) “We are pleased and grateful for all your support you have been giving us all this while, blessings to FIOH.”

YLTW have managed to cultivate 2 acres of cassava throughout the summer of 2025 with the aim of having a greater benefit to aid the community in establishing a staple crop. This will enable local communities have a more reliable source of carbohydrate, baking, along with the ability to control prices and employment through processing the raw material.

YLTW started with ploughing as two tractor machines (see image 1) went to work the land. They planned to establish labour to power the construction of ridges on the area (image 2), planting, weeding and cultivation. All with the aim to purchase and transport cassava stems, for farming.

Gari Processing Centre

YLTW chose this as they were convinced it would yield a profound benefit. The processing centre is available for use and is owned cooperatively by the grassroots community. Offering free or reduced cost use towards processing of the Cassava.

FIOH are delighted to participate and facilitate locally managed initiatives like this project. We feel that it has provided meaningful employment, impact and sustainability to the lives of people who need it most. Projects such as this, managed from the ground up by local people has the fastest and biggest impact to people’s livelihoods.

It is our hope to continue to provide funding and guidance on projects like this into the future. If you wish to help us with your support, please consider donating or getting in contact with us for fundraising opportunities.