Sierra Leone Team Updates Special Needs School (Feb 2026)

Nyandengoh is the first special needs school of its kind in Sierra Leone. The February 2026 trip lasted 16 days. Look at all the things they accomplished!

• Well pump and pressure tank installed

• Trenches dug and water and power run to all buildings

• Plumbing completed at Daycare and all the existing buildings

• Daycare ground and roof gutters complete

• Daycare ramp built

• Landscaping/Stormwater management done on campus

• Electricity run to all buildings and all buildings are now completely wired

• Two ground pits were dug and wired

• Well was tested and was clean after disinfection

• Cesspit level measured

• TV mounted in Classroom 1

In addition, at the SLOIC trade school, the team installed a ladder on the water tower and added battery capacity on the solar power system. At the Centennial Secondary School they replaced the battery and controller on a solar power system.

We are Back Working in Sierra Leone (2023)

Our Sierra Leone team has left the building... er... country. Lots to do! Seven team members will tackle projects at two locations. At the SLOIC vocational school, the team will be constructing a toilet facility, installing a water pump and tank, and distributing water around the SLOIC campus. At Nyandengoh! special needs school, they will be completing a new administration building and installing a solar electric system. 

It's a cliche perhaps, but we could not continue the work without your support. 

Back in the Dominican Republic After Three Years (2023)

For the last 3 years, we've needed to work remotely on the water systems in the Dominican Republic. Finally, our team arrive to check out the progress in Machete and Cabeza de Toro in person.

The team visited the DR community of Machete to see the work that has been progressing while we haven't been able to travel. They met with community leaders who gave feedback on the new system - a few complaints, many compliments. 

The team then visited Cabeza de Toro, the site of the first water system we installed, with a Rotary Global grant, we installed a water system in this rural farming village three years ago. We went to check operations and meet with community representatives. After lunch we discussed water usage, funds, operation, and maintenance with the water board of the community. Sustainability is important— and not easy work.  

The chlorination system was installed on the visit and now Machete now has bacteria-free water flowing to their homes! A big "thank you" to our local NGO partners INDENOR who have done so much work on these projects while we were not able to travel.

Our partner INDENOR sponsored a ribbon cutting inauguration for the new water systems. About 65 people attended from the communities and all of the partners: Engineers without Borders, Rotary, INDENOR, INAPA, INDRHI and the Guayubin municipal government. It was truly a special celebration!

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Sierra Leone 2022 Update

MATTRU HOSPITAL

Staff Housing

In February of 2020, there were two trips to SL to renovate a building for staff housing. The two teams did an amazing job and the SL surgical CHO and other staff members moved in immediately.

Central Stores

In November, a team will be finishing the new Central Stores building which will house medicines, medical supplies, and equipment. The foundation and walls were constructed over the last year and once the team completes construction they'll move everything into the new building from the many storage areas around the hospital.

New Project: Sierra Leone Opportunities Industrialization Center (SLOIC)

During the November trip, the team will be conducting a thorough assessment of SLOIC in Mattru. SLOIC has operated vocational/technical schools in Sierra Leone for many years. In fact, an LVP team visited the school in 2011. Offering training for welding, cooking, sewing, carpentry, electricity, etc. they provide much-needed craftspeople for Mattru and beyond. Members of the welding class were able to work with the Staff housing team in 2020. The school needs power, water, sanitation, and additional buildings. Joan Schork is leading this effort.

Nyandengoh!

Once the SLOIC project gets underway, the SL team is looking at another project in Mattru. Nyandegoh! is a school for students with special mental, physical, or emotional needs. There is a tremendous need for this type of facility in Sierra Leone and particularly in Mattru. They are renting a small classroom now but hope to eventually have a full campus for 50-100 students. They'll need power, water, sanitation, and al the buildings. Lib Stanton is heading this effort.