Our story

About Us

Sababu Fund Inc. was founded in March 2022 by seven exemplary figures, also refer to as the founding members, in the Sierra Leonean community in Northern Virginia, United States. Sababu Fund is a non-profit organization that provides moral and financial support for people that are grieving, depressed and underprivileged. The organization was formed to provide grief packages in support and services to families and members and assist in facilitating funeral proceedings for Sierra Leoneans that die in the United States of America.

The journey so far

Current Membership

75

Registered members in less than a year.

Funds raised

$5K

In under one year from membership.

Active Participants

120

Members and families in under a year.

Volunteers

10

Committed to advance the cause, mission and vision.

Mission and Vision

Supporting Members and Families.

Mission

To support members and families through challenging times with empathy and resources, fostering a sense of togetherness and resilience.

Vision

To assume a leadership role in providing support and resources for all, ensuring that Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora can thrive and access essential social services.

Our Impact in the Community

At Sababu Fund, we firmly believe in the power of compassionate support to navigate the challenges of grief and strengthen community bonds. Our unwavering commitment lies in providing essential grief support and social services to our members in need. Through our programs, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals- our members, their families, and communities, fostering resilience and solidarity during difficult times.

Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Join the Sababu Fund community today and help us empower communities and change lives.

"Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time."

Marion Wright Edelman

Meet the team

The Sababu Fund Team

The 7 seven exemplary figures in the Sierra Leonean community in Northern Virginia, United States, also refer to as the founding members of the Sababu Fund organization that provides moral and financial support for people that are grieving, depressed and underprivileged. These dedicated and selfless individuals formed Sababu to provide grief packages in support and services to families and assist in facilitating funeral proceedings for Sierra Leoneans that die in the United States or any other territory Sierra Leoneans live.

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    Amara T. Jaward

    Director & Chairman

    Sababu Fund Inc.

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    Charles Sesay

    Financial Secretary

    Sababu Fund Inc.

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    Hassan K. Kamara

    Deputy Chairman

    Sababu Fund Inc.

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    Ibrahim Sesary Jr.

    Secretary General

    Sababu Fund Inc.

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    Isata Binta Koroma

    Welware Chairperson

    Sababu Fund Inc.

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    Edward Sesay

    Dep. Financial Secretary

    Sababu Fund Inc.

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    Abu Bakarr Sesary

    Secial Secretary

    Sababu Fund Inc.

We are always looking for ways to expand our reach and impact, and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need in our community and beyond. Interested in getting in rejuvinating someone 's live, we would love to hear from you!

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