Sierra leone 2011

Let me introduce you to one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. His name is Abs Dumbuya (the one in the stripey shirt in this photo). Abs was born in Sierra Leone and at five years of age contracted polio. He lost the use of both of his legs and was placed into a children’s home by his family. He grew up in one of the poorest countries in the world where life is hard for everyone, but for someone with a physical disability is beyond hard. He used to drag himself miles to school every day. But through education he was able to see a future. Then he came to England and unknown to him was supported by a lady called Dorothy Springer to further his education at University. Two degrees and a PhD later Abs was now Dr Dumbuya and got a great job. He also joined our church here at Easthampstead.

Abs has now gone back to live in Sierra Leone to establish the work of the Dorothy Springer Trust which he has set up to provide high quality IT education for young people with disabilities.

In 2010 I had the opportunity to go to Sierra Leone to see the work that Abs is doing. I came back convinced that we had to do more to help Abs and to forge links in that country. This year I am so excited that we are going back with a larger group from our church. This set of web pages tells you all about that trip and about our hope for furthering our links. I hope that as you read it and you are inspired and can see how you can get involved too.

Chris Porter
Senior Minister

Click here to find out about our links in Sierra Leone

Click here to find out about our 2011 trip to Sierra Leone

Click here to read all about our 2010 trip to Sierra Leone