CanSerra Development Organization

Volunteer - Brick Layer A committed volunteer laying bricks for the CanSerra Primary School Building Project 2010-2011.

Volunteers - Mixture for Bricks Volunteer workers mixing sand and cement for bricks

Volunteers - Unloading Cement Volunteer workers unloading cement and other building materials for the school building construction

Dr. Alpha Kanu Dr. Alpha Kanu is the minister of Political and Presidential Affairs of the present A.P.C government in Sierra Leone. He volunteered to be the key note speaker during the opening ceremony CanSerra Primary School. He offered his thanks and appreciation to all donors that contributed toward the school building project in Sierra Leone. He also requested for more support to donors around the world to help make education accessible to all children in Sierra Leone by 2015. His action illustrated the level of government’s commitment of on education in the country.

Volunteers - Carrying Stones Volunteer workers carrying stones to fill the foundation layout

Children Braiding Each Other Braiding one another is a cultural symbol in Sierra Leone. These girls are all students that have at one time lost hope for a better education. Hearing about this great project in Kissi Town, they came to help fetch water from a far stream for the school building construction. After a day’s work, they relaxed under the shade braiding one another.

Dance Troops on Opening Ceremony Cultural dance troops celebrating on January 12, 2011, during the opening ceremony of the CanSerra Primary School

Canserra Teachers Maxwell Kargbo (Close to the Sierra Leone flag) is the current principal of the CanSerra High School. Sorie Bangura (Close to the Canadian flag) a primary school teacher

CanSerra School Opening Day A joyful community assembled during the CanSerra Primary School opening ceremony on January 12, 2011

Dry Bricks Ready for Construction Dry bricks made by volunteer workers ready for construction

Testimonials One of Bassie's friends, donors and supporters called Nancy Lyn Cotter, Founder and CEO of the Self Worth Coalition - A Global Initiative, and this is what she has to say about our shared mission: “Dear Bassie - We have much to do to help Africa - your country and many others are in very serious and sad situations. What I am doing with my coalition is building a group of like-minded and like-hearted people who believe as much as I do that WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER - we are all one, living on Mother Earth, and must come together across all borders. Your organization and people are so inspiring. This is the story we must tell to the world.

Volunteers - Different Roles Volunteer workers plastering the school to get it ready for white washing and painting

Elder's Interview Kissi Town head posed for picture during an interview

Goals for 2012-2013 Installation of solar panels at the school in order to provide electricity for effective learning. Construction of CanSerra Community High School Storey building for both the Junior and Senior Students

Volunteer - Mixing Cement, Sand and Stones Volunteers at work ........

Volunteer - Crashing Stones Sorie Bangura one of the founders crushing stones for construction

CanSerra Primary School The CanSerra Primary School building was constructed in Kissi Town within 30 days. Kissi Town was a former refugee and displaced camp. The high speed of this building construction was due to the high rate of educational needs we saw. The next project is the construction of the high school.

Volunteers - Building Committed volunteers at work

Volunteers - Carpenters

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To donate, please click on the button below. The link will direct you to Friends of Mabureh website donate page in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Your support will continue to help us make a difference in Sierra Leone.

Our 5 – year plan

2011 Goals
A pump water well construction to provide safe and clean drinking water
Construction of solar panels at the school to provide electricity for better learning
Approval of the school by the Sierra Leone government
2012 to 2015 Goals
Construction of the CanSerra Community High School
Construction of science lab, computer lab, and library
Scholarship program for high school graduating students

P A Rotary Club of Thunder Bay

The Port Arthur Rotary Club of Thunder Bay, Ontario and Rotary International (RI) are the chief sponsors towards this CanSerra Primary School Building. Kissi Town now have a wonderful primary school building for better learning. The logo is to appreciate your kind and wonderful generosity.

CanSerra Board of Directors S/L

Maxwell kargbo: Executive Director

Email: kargbomaxwell@yahoo.com
Phone: 011232 76766889 or 01123277583861

Habib Thorpe: Director

Councilor Thaimu Kanu: Public Relations Officer

Thomas Tom Kargbo: Field Coordinator

Abdulrahaman Bangura: Treasurer

Alhaji Saccoh Conteh: Secretary

Madam Isatu Kamba: Member

Anthony Macotie: Member

midu Sesay: Member

John Sesay: Member

CanSerra NGO Registeration Certificate

2010-2011 Sponsors

Many Thanks To:
Port Arthur Rotary Club of Thunder Bay and Rotary International (RI)
Sir Winston Churchill School Thunder Bay
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York
First Presbyterian Church Thunder Bay
Nu vision Ministry
Bikes for Humanity