OVERVIEW

Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone was founded in 2011 by Thomas 'Bobby' Smith. Our first project was the construction of two fishing boats for a community in Murraytown, near Freetown. The two original boats helped feed as many as 100 people with each weekly expedition. In 2012, a third, larger boat was added to the fleet in the memory of Bobby's good friend, Keith Henderson. 

To date, Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone is not supported by grants or other institutional giving. We receive donations primarily from our friends, acquaintances and colleagues. Bobby works full time as a technician in a medical facility and part time as a caddie to earn extra money to support Hope for Lives efforts in his home country of Sierra Leone. Precious Amabel Lebby coordinates many of Hope for Lives efforts from within Sierra Leone.

In early 2013, Hope for Lives constructed a library at St. Anthony's Primary School, followed by a computer lab. We also collect clothing, computers, tools and other goods for shipping to SL. Our primary beneficiaries are the St. Anthony’s School, Connaught Hospital, the Murraytown fishing families and the amputee/paraplegic community. Some of our more recent efforts include support for the National School for the Deaf & Mute in Freetown and the Movement of Faith School at Ma-Conteh Village in Port Loko District.  

MISSION

Our mission is to empower the people of Sierra Leone with the skills, tools and education to improve their quality of life and reverse the cycle of poverty and death. Through our friends, donors and partners, we hope to build sustainable programs for providing food, shelter and medical assistance to make a difference in Sierra Leone.