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Developing the Health LinkFollowing her visit to Bo, Dr Nnedi Dede-Konkwo met Warwick Rotary to present the findings of her needs assessment.
Owl has also had discussions with South Warwickshire Health Trust and Warwick University and there is potential for co-operation with Njala University in Sierra Leone. We are still at the planning stage but there is great potential in the linkHealth Visit to BoDr Nnedi Dede-Konkwo made a scoping visit to identify and establish the important areas and health needs of the people in Bo District for possible collaboration and facilitation by OWL Health Link. She connected with key stakeholders in health in Bo on behalf of the health link and visited peripheral health centres and community health centers in Bo and try to understand the issues they face.
Teachers visit to Bo – Sports and Big PlansThe overarching aims for this visit in February 2025 were to Listen to what is going on in primary education, visiting a number of stake-holders and projects, in order to re-imagine how OWL can play a role in supporting education and working alongside our current schools. It was also hoped that a new venture could begin working with vulnerable young women in Bo.
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OWL Youth rebrand the Bo CentreThe Youth team in Bo have produced new branding materials to relaunch the OWL Centre and a multi-purpose venue. They have issued promitional pictures and produced jingles for the local radio. The offer a range of services and facilites. As a venue, they plan to attract wedding receptions, meetings, worshops, dinners and parties. They have … Continue reading “OWL Youth rebrand the Bo Centre”
President Bio joins Bo schools celebrating Education WeekPresident Bio joins Bo schools celebrating Education Week Schools in Bo celebrated Education Week with a march past, cultural events and performances. The programme for the International Day of Education on 24th January 2024 was “Learning for Lasting Peace”. President Maada Bio, speaking at the event, said “I must, on behalf of a grateful nation, … Continue reading “President Bio joins Bo schools celebrating Education Week”
Teachers’ meeting and celebrationTeachers held a meeting at the OWL Centre in Bo to discuss plans for their collaborative work on Climate Change. Schools are focusing on UN Global Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. We hope to inspire pupils to consider re-using and recycling materials to reduce waste. When the business meeting was finished the teachers enjoyed … Continue reading “Teachers’ meeting and celebration”
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