Homeless Sierra Leonean Man Living on Streets of New York Seeks Help to Return Home
Deborah Sorie A Sierra Leonean man identified as Edmond Kamara has appealed for assistance to return home after reportedly struggling to survive while living in New York City in the United States.
Kamara was featured in a video interview circulating on social media, in which he described his difficult living conditions and expressed his desire to return to Sierra Leone.
During the interview, he said he had been staying at a shelter in Kings County, New York, while relying on food assistance and collecting recyclable items such as cans and containers to earn money for his survival.
He explained that he had lost most of his personal documents, retaining only his Social Security card, and had been unable to resolve his documentation challenges despite previous attempts.
When asked whether he wanted to return to Sierra Leone, Kamara repeatedly confirmed that he needed help to travel home.
He also said his parents and other family members were in Sierra Leone and expressed concern that he had been unable to support his mother financially.
Kamara identified his family’s home area as Kingstown Bridge in Freetown, where he said he hoped to reunite with his relatives.
The interviewer, who said he had seen Kamara around the area on several occasions, promised to share his story with contacts in Sierra Leone to help locate and verify his family and explore possible assistance with his return.
The circumstances surrounding Kamara’s arrival in the United States, how long he has been living there and the specific challenges affecting his immigration status remain unclear.
His appeal has drawn attention to the difficulties some Sierra Leoneans abroad face when confronted with homelessness, financial hardship and immigration-related challenges.
Kamara is now appealing for assistance from Sierra Leoneans at home and in the diaspora to help him return safely to his family.