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PROJECTS

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TCHOKMON DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

In collaboration with the Tchokmon village leadership, Wellfound, Invest Bissau, and the Ban Faaba International Organization, the Tchokmon Development Project officially launched on June 20th, 2022. Proposed components of this Project include the reopening of the primary school, market gardens, upgraded sanitation systems, improved water systems utilizing solar power and reverse osmosis for purification, and housing improvements. Click here to donate.

Tchalana Village School

TCHALANA VILLAGE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT 

This small primary school has extremely limited resources. During the rainy season, it is difficult to conduct classes. This school needs building upgrades, school supplies, and funding for teachers' salaries.  Click here to see our progress

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ROOTS IN GUINEA BISSAU CULTURAL TOURS

 

At Roots in Guinea Bissau Cultural Tours, we believe that the best opportunities for ancestral healing lies in immersive experiences. It is this belief that inspires our cultural tours, tailored to encourage members of our diaspora family to rediscover, explore, and heal in Guinea-Bissau. Click here for more information.

 

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Creole Language Lessons

Coming Soon!  We will offer interactive Creole Lessons for native English Speakers.

Sonaco Village Welcome

Sonaco Village Solar Lights Project

The Fula Village in Sonaco faces daily challenges due to limited electricity, impacting safety, education, and community life after dark. To address this, the Roots in Guinea-Bissau Cultural & Development Initiative is launching a project to install 25 solar-powered lights by the end of 2025.

Click here to learn more!

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