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Sierra Leone’s leading digital news platform, Sierraloaded has donated food items to some less-privileged and disabled in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital.
Leading the donation on Saturday morning, Multimedia Journalists and Editor James Kamara-Manneh said the donation is part of the company’s goodwill in supporting the less-privileged every year.
“This is part of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) in giving back to those that are considered less-privileged in society,” Kamara-Manneh said.
The donation attracted over 100 less-privileged and persons with disability (PWDs) with their Chairlady, Kadiatu Sillah at St. George’s Cathedral adjacent to the Freetown City Hall.
“I am so happy for this provision and this is not the first time they (Sierraloaded) have made this donation,” the Chairlady said.
She added that the donation is timely as most people do theirs in December.
“January is the right time for this donation because most people do theirs in December and we appreciate the time because things are difficult right now,” Sillah said.
She continued by explaining their plight as street disabled and how such donation impacts their lives and that of their children.
“This donation is not small as most people with money prefer not to do this and because of that we have nothing but prayers for you (Sierraloaded),” she said.
Chairlady Sillah ended by pleading with the company to continue their goodwill and urged that they prioritise school materials for next year’s donation.
Mariatu Bangura, Assistant Secretary to the Street Disabled Organisation also showed her appreciation for the donation. While rendering her appreciation, she called on other members of the public and organisations to support them as some of them are skilled-workers.
“Some of us are hairdressers, tailors and dyers who need support,” the Assistant Secretary said. She concluded that the support will empower and discourage them from street begging.
Bangura concluded by appreciating Sierraloaded and encourage them to continue their support in subsequent years.
The donated items included rice, seasonings and onions –important ingredients in providing local Sierra Leonean cuisines.
