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Ways to Support Tasso Island

Contribution

Thank you for considering a legacy gift for Tasso Island. Please select one of the infrastructure projects featured below, or make a general contribution that will be bundled with others to address these vital needs. Although SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect is not a designated 501(c)(3) organization, we have engaged a fiscal sponsor to enable tax-deductible status. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Clean Water: Wells with Installation and Desalination Units

10 Wells with pumps: $13,000 USD/Well, with installation

2 Desalination units: $15,000/Unit

Clean Water

Water Retention Tank with Agitators

Five Water Retention Tanks are needed to capture (on average) 80-120 inches of rainwater. The water will be used for drinking water, showers, and toilets. $6,000 USD/Tank.

Water Retention

Solar Power (Phase 2)

The solar power project was initiated in 2021, serving schools, places of worship, and a small clinic. The installation of 54 solar streetlights, 3 small solar systems, and 7 large solar systems will enhance productivity and safety on the island. A total of $75,000 will be allocated to complete the solar power project.

Solar Power

Sanitation Facilities

The need for restroom facilities cannot be understated, as some girls skip school during their menstrual cycle because of inadequate sanitation facilities. Fecal contamination of the environment and poor hygiene practices are leading causes of child mortality, morbidity, undernutrition, and stunting. Ten 4-stall units with wash basins: $6,000/Unit

Sanitation

Internet Access is a Game Changer

Sierra Leone mandates six years of primary and three years of junior secondary education. However, students must move to Freetown for secondary school, which can expose them to abuse and disrupt their education. Internet access can bring high-quality virtual learning to the island, delaying the need for children to leave home at an early age. It will also provide educational resources, enhance teacher instruction, and expand access for people with disabilities.

Internet connectivity will link Tasso’s clinic to mainland resources, enabling telemedicine, remote consultations, and eventually drone delivery of medications. 4G/5G fixed wireless broadband tower with a relay to the mainland fiber. The estimated cost is: $400,000.

Internet Access

Global Eco-Village Network (GEN) Africa

The future of Tasso Island includes healthier residents, opportunities for enhanced educational resources, and more visitors. With these positive changes, there will be a shift in how residents view the future, and new businesses will emerge.

GEN Africa will be engaged to facilitate a three-year economic empowerment project to establish Communities of Excellence (COE). The fee is $150,000 USD. Engagement is part of our sustainability and growth strategy.

Capacity-building on general business concepts.
Establishing five COE demonstration projects on Tasso Island (e.g., tourism).
Promoting profit-making activities to create micro- and e-commerce businesses.

Build Capacity