our commitment to transparency
OUR MISSION: NURTURING THE WORLD ONE PERSON AT A TIME
Our Mission and Goals
Our mission is to support and guide yoga teachers and practitioners in Sierra Leone in achieving their goals by connecting their projects with individuals and organizations that can provide support. Through this local and international support network, we create a direct impact on their personal and community development, driving initiatives that transform lives.
Currently, we have three active pillars, profiles, or individual projects:
EDWARD’S YOGA CENTER
Its mission is to educate and empower through transformational yoga, enhancing well-being and alleviating stress, trauma, and anxiety. The vision is to establish a studio in Freetown and connect globally to bring yoga to those who need it most.
FRANCESS & SULCUT: THE PEACE AMBASSADORS
They bring yoga, art, and movement programs to vulnerable populations in Freetown, transforming the lives of young women in prostitution and people in prison. With a focus on sustainability, they aim to expand their reach and continue making a positive impact on their communities.
BABARDEE: THE FREEWILL PROJECT
This initiative aims to create yoga programs for homeless youth in central Freetown, helping them identify and manage stress so they can stay away from drugs, prostitution, and organized gangs, ultimately leading healthy and fulfilling lives.
At the Sierra Leone Yoga Project, we believe in accountability and transparency in everything we do. We are committed to providing a clear view of how we use resources and the impact we are making.
UsE OF FUNDS
Use of Funds
We are a non-profit organization legally based in Paris, France, as Ana, the association’s founder, resides in this country. A non-profit association is an entity that works towards a social, educational, cultural, or environmental goal without seeking financial profit. Instead of distributing earnings, it reinvests all income into its projects and activities to fulfill its mission and support the community.
What Does This Mean?
Every donation we receive is fully used to sustain the project and support the work in Sierra Leone. This includes:
Purchasing and shipping materials for beneficiaries when needed.
Saving funds for Edward’s Yoga Center.
Organizing events in Sierra Leone and Spain to raise awareness about the project and share yoga practices.
Covering administrative and operational costs.
At present, we do not have any paid staff—all those working to support Sierra Leone’s projects do so voluntarily. However, if possible, we aim to provide financial compensation to Sierra Leonean beneficiaries for their work, as improving their quality of life is one of our key goals.
Activities We Are Currently Funding
Registration fees for a two-day project management training for the four direct beneficiaries of the project (Edward, Babardee, Francess, and Sulcut):
€53 per participant, total: €212
Sponsorship of a dance and entertainment event at the women's prison in Freetown, including:
Purchase of materials (t-shirts, socks for running safely in the yard, etc.)
Transportation for workshop facilitators
Total: €100
Funding the first three months (November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025) of the homeless youth program in Murray Town, led by Babardee:
Total: €312
HOW TO COLLABORATE
Join Our Organization and Make an Impact
Contribute your time to help us expand our reach!
From as little as one hour per week to as much time as you’d like to give, you can work alongside us by:
Spreading the word about the project
Connecting directly with those working in Sierra Leone
Organizing your own fundraising events
Writing or creating content for our social media
Imagining new goals and opportunities
Explore Our Areas of Action
If you can offer technical support, professional guidance, or would like to directly fund one of our projects, reach out to us!
Skills We Currently Need:
Online marketing and sales professionals
People with experience in managing yoga centers
Psychology professionals
Every Contribution Helps!
Want to make a one-time donation? Go ahead!
Prefer to support us regularly with a monthly or yearly contribution? That would be amazing!
Our Commitment
All funds received will be fully used for the growth of the Sierra Leone Yoga Project, whether by supporting on-the-ground initiatives or investing in events and actions outside of Sierra Leone to expand our impact.
MAKE A DONATION
Be part of the change and nurture the world one person at a time.
