Kono District Development Association UK grants and how to apply

Charitable objects

I. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of the Kono District, Sierra Leone and immigrants and their families from the Kono District now living in the UK in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. Ii. The relief of poverty of those in the Kono District of Sierra Leone and refugees and immigrants from this District now living in the UK, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of advocacy, information and advice. Iii. To advance the education of the general public in the history, culture and traditions of the Kono tribe of Sierra Leone. Iv. The preservation and protection of the environment by the promotion of sustainable Development in Kono District, Sierra Leone. V. To promote human rights (as set out in the universal declaration of human rights and subsequent united nations conventions and declarations) throughout the world, particularly amongst those in the Kono District of Sierra Leone, members of the Kono tribe, refugees and immigrants from this District now living in the UK, by all or any of the following means: a. Monitoring abuses of human rights; b. Relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse; c. Research into human rights issues; d. Providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters; e. Contributing to the sound administration of human rights law; f. Commenting on proposed…

Where it operates

Throughout England and Wales, Sierra Leone