Why Volunteer in Sierra Leone?
Volunteers for Humanity fosters the great desire to learn more about Sierra Leone, and her culture, with a serious intent to discover her way of life. The project builds personal and institutional relationships. It breaks down barriers, promotes dialogue and learning and enhances mutual understanding between Sierra Leone and the people of other countries. American volunteer with CADS officers, Chad Simmons pouring libation at Songo, Sierra Leone. February, 2002. Generally, Sierra Leone is a warm country in all senses of the word; it takes a little getting used to. Vague judgements and criticisms serve only to hinder this. There are easygoing people and their friendly good manners, the beautiful coastline, the wildlife and the forests. In the first weeks it helps to remember this; after that you will only occasionally need reminding. Sierra Leone is a country on the elbow of Africa , on the west of the continent. It got its rather poetic name from a Portuguese sea captain, Pedro da Cint
