SLOF (Sierra Leone Organization of Finland SLOF ry) on toista kertaa mukana Maailma kylässä -festivaaleilla. Tule maistamaan herkullista sierraleonelaista ruokaa ja tue samalla hammashuollon kehittämistä Sierra Leonessa! Katso lisää.
Vaihtoehtoina maapähkinäkastike, wusum-kastike ja kassavanlehtimuhennos – tai kokeile kaikkia! Lisukkeina vihreä riisi, Jollof-riisi, paistetut ruokabanaanit ja salaatti. Kasvisruoka, laktoositon, sopii myös vegaaneille.
PAIKKA: 417
Terveydenhuollon tilanne Sierra Leonessa jatkuu vaikeana ebola-epidemian loppumisen jälkeenkin. Hammaslääkäreitä toimii maassa vain 6, vaikka väestöä on yli 7 miljoonaa. Hammashuollon ammattilaisista ja tarvikkeista onkin huutava pula.
SLOF on käynnistänyt yhteistyökumppaneidensa kanssa projektin, jonka tavoitteena on parantaa hammashuollon palveluiden tarjontaa. Nuovo Nordic Healthcare Services lahjoittaa ilmaista konsultaatiota hammas- ja yleislääkäreille. Keräämme myös hammaslääkärin tarvikkeita kuten hoitotuoleja ja toimitamme ne Sierra Leoneen.
Kuva 1. Hammaslääkärin työtaso Freetownissa (Connaught Hospital). Kuva: John Bairoh. SLOF ry
Kuva 2. Hammaslääkärin hoitohuone ja potilaiden odotustila samassa huoneessa Freetownissa (Connaught Hospital). Kuva: John Bairoh. SLOF ry
Projektiin koostuu kolmesta alaprojektista vuosina 2018-2019. Haluatko mukaan auttamaan? Kysy lisää: susanna.bairoh(a)slof.fi
Yhteistyökumppanina Nuovo Nordic Healthcare Services – konsultaatiota lahjoituksena [linkki] http://nuovonordic.com/?q=node/577
Source: Siearra Leone HIgh Commission London.
Fellow Sierra Leoneans, our nation has once again been gripped by grief. Many of our compatriots have lost their lives, many more have been gravely injured and billions of Leones worth of property destroyed in the flooding and landslides that swept across some parts of our city.
I am very disturbed by this national tragedy and with a heavy heart, let me extend profound condolences to the bereaved families. This is not a tragedy for you alone; it is a tragedy for every Sierra Leonean because the people who have perished in this disaster are our compatriots. Every single family, every single ethnic group, every single region is either directly or indirectly affected by this disaster.
Fellow Sierra Leoneans, this tragedy of great magnitude has once again challenged us to come together, to stand by each other and to help one another.
We therefore salute the bravery of our police, the Army, our National Fire Services, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the Office of National Security who are in the front line of the rescue efforts.
We also applaud the enduring support of the Red Cross, civil society, the media and the selflessness of our youths for the great compassion and patriotism you have all demonstrated during this very trying time.
Let me assure you that my Government is fully engaged on this situation and, in collaboration with our development partners, we have already established an Emergency Response Center at Regent to coordinate our response and to provide relief to the survivors.
We have also established Registration Centers in various locations across the capital where our affected compatriots will be registered.
In the meantime, let me urge everyone to remain calm and to avoid disaster – prone areas while we continue to address this grave emergency.
I thank you for your attention and God Bless Sierra Leone.
Welcome to the World Village Festival (Maailma kylässä) on May 27th to 28th at the Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki! We serve Sierra Leonean food at the place F 409 – Come and bring others with you!
http://www.maailmakylassa.fi/english/info/exhibitors/food-vendors
Tervetuloa 27. – 28.5. Maailma Kylässä -tapahtumaan Kaisaniemen puistoon! Tarjolla sierraleonelaista ruokaa, paikka F 409 – Tule ja tuo muitakin mukanasi!
http://www.maailmakylassa.fi/festivaali-info/naytteilleasettajat/ruokamyyjat
On Restaurant Day May 21st 2016 we offer delicious Sierra Leonean food in Haaga: groundnut soup, roast meat, fried couscous, fried plantain, etc. Also suitable for vegetarians.
Price: 10 € (incl. food & salad) / 5 € (children under 10 years).
PLEASE NOTE: payments only in cash, cards are not accepted.
Come and taste!
Time: 21st May 2016 at 12 – 17
Place: Mäkipellontie 18 (backyard), Helsinki
Inquiries: Susanna Bairoh, 040 120 4646 or susanna.bairoh@slof.fi. You can also make a booking in advance.
In Otaniemi on Restaurant Day February 21st 2016 we offer delicious Sierra Leonean food: groundnut soup, cassava leaf stew, fried plantain, etc. Also suitable for vegetarians.
Price: 10 € (food & salad) / 5 € (children under 12 years). PLEASE NOTE: payments only in cash, cards are not accepted.
Come and taste!
Time: 21st February 2016 at 12 – 19
Place: Otaranta 8 B, Espoo
You can inquire or sign up before hand to: susanna.bairoh(a)slof.fi or john.bairoh(a)aalto.fi.
The profits of the event will be used to support the activities of SLOF ry.
The meeting was opened by Mr. John Bairoh (SLOF Chairman) who welcomed all participants. He showed a video depicting a pregnant young woman in distress during the height of the Ebola epidemic in January 2015 in Kono, Sierra Leone.
His Excellency Edward Turay thanked in his speech the Finnish government and Finnish NGOs for helping in the fight against Ebola virus. His Excellency pointed out that although infrastructure in Sierra Leone suffered due to the outbreak, the country will prevail as it has done before. However, Sierra Leone still needs help, and he pleaded Finland and Finnish organizations to remember this.
E. Edward Turay gave his book to Member of Parliament, Hon. Pekka Haavisto.
Furthermore, His Excellency thanked Mr. Heikki Kauppi, the President of the union of Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland, for providing premises and catering to hold also this meeting. Mr. Kauppi wished His Excellency success in his efforts also in the future.
Mr. Heikki Kauppi (President of Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland) and His Excellency Edward Turay.
Member of Parliament Hon. Pekka Haavisto, who was Minister for Development until November 2014, explained that the seriousness of the crisis was not apparent until Autumn of 2014. Therefore, the international response by e.g. WHO was delayed. Hon. Pekka Haavisto also described his impressions from his visit to Freetown, and pointed out that Finnish engineers and architects could have plenty to do in Sierra Leone. He emphasized that the Sierra Leone Diaspora needs to be active to remind Finnish people and organizations about the needs in the country, especially in this time of increasing austerity. Hon. Haavisto said SLOF has done a lot in raising awareness about Ebola and Sierra Leone’s problems. Visits also by His Excellency help to keep Sierra Leone in the minds of Finnish people. Although times may be hard in Finland, they are harder still in countries such as Sierra Leone, he concluded.
From left: His Excellency Edward Turay, Mr. Mohamed Mansaray (SLOF Executive), Hon. Pekka Haavisto, Mr. Heikki Kauppi (President, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland) and Ms. Tellervo Ala-Lehtimäki (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Ms. Kaisa Kannuksela, who had just returned from Sierra Leone, described the response of Finnish Red Cross during the Ebola outbreak. She emphasized the vital role played by local Red Cross volunteers. Over 10 000 volunteers took part in the Red Cross efforts in combating the epidemic. The Finnish Red Cross sent money, materials (e.g. second hand clothing) and 32 professionals. This was the first time that Finnish Red Cross had taken part in the treatment of Ebola patients. Ebola clinic in Kenema has been closed but the clinic in Kono is still on stand-by.
Far left: Ms. Kaisa Kannuksela (Program Manager, Finnish Red Cross), Mr. Ibrahim Mansaray (SLOF Secretary), Mr. Nelson Mansaray. Far right: H. E. Edward Turay, Mr. Mohamed Mansary (SLOF Executive), Hon. Pekka Haavisto, Ms. Tellervo Ala-Lehtimäki (Ministry for Foreign Affairs).
Ms. Tellervo Ala-Lehtimäki (Desk Officer and Ebola Representative) explained the role Finnish Foreign Ministry played during the Ebola epidemic. She thanked NGOs, especially Red Cross and Finn Church Aid, for excellent cooperation. However, she stressed that the response by Sierra Leone government was crucial, and she said the Finnish authorities are expecting the government to keep working to improve the country. In particular, Finland would like to see efforts to improve education and the situation of women.
Mr. John Bairoh, SLOF Chairman, thanked all the partners and also the members of the Sierra Leone Diaspora in Finland and friends of Sierra Leone who took part in the SLOF Ebola Campaign. Mr. Ibrahim Mansaray (SLOF Secretary) and Mr. Nelson Mansaray also thanked all for participating in the campaign.
Hon. Pekka Haavisto greeting Mr. John Bairoh (SLOF Chairman).
John Bairoh thanked Hon Pekka Haavisto for his hard work in getting Sierra Leone to be among the Fragiles states initiative. He also thanked him for his efforts during his tenure of office when the Ebola funds were quickly released. The action by Finnish government saved lives in Sierra Leone. They were among the first to erect the Ebola clinics in the epicentre of the outbreak in Kenema and later in Kono.
Speech by His Excellency Edward Turay
Speech by Ms. Tellervo Ala-Lehtimäki, Ministry for Foreign Affair
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has been involved in Ebola related activities especially through cooperation with the WHO. His Excellency Edward Turay met with Dr. Outi Kuivasniemi, Deputy to Director of International Affairs. She explained to His Excellency about the current international program ‘Global Health Security Agenda’ and how Sierra Leone could benefit from the program.
His Excellency Edward Turay and Dr. Outi Kuivasniemi (Deputy to Director of International Affairs, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health).
Dr. Outi Kuivasniemi hands over documentation concerning the Global Health Security Agenda program. On the right: Mr. John Bairoh (SLOF Chairman), sitting: His Excellency Edward Turay.
His Excellency visited the Department of Africa and Middle East of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to thank Finland for its generous support during the Ebola epidemic. Altogether, the Finnish Foreign Ministry awarded over 10 million euros to curb the outbreak of EVD. Most of these funds were directed to the international Ebola fund (over 7 million €), while over 2.3 million were directed to Finnish Red Cross to support their work in Sierra Leone.
From far right: Mrs. Gisela Blumenthal (Senior Health Adviser, Ministry for Foreign affairs), Mrs. Tellervo Ala-Lehtimäki, (Desk officer, Ministry for Foreign Affairs), and Mr. Kari Alanko, (Deputy Director, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Department of Africa and Middle East).
From left: Mrs. Susanna Bairoh (SLOF Ebola Campaign Manager, Mr. Mohamed Mansaray (SLOF Executive), and H. E. Edward Turay.
Finn Church Aid is the biggest donor of development aid among Finnish NGOs. It has been active in Liberia and Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak. Mr. Jussi Ojala has been acting as the Executive Representative towards Ebola Response at Finn Church Aid. Moreover, Mr. Ojala has been responsible for organizing programs related to fragile states in recent years, and Finland has been co-chairing the international fragile states program with H.E. Kaifalah Marah of Sierra Leone. His Excellency thanked Mr. Ojala and Finn Church Aid for their efforts and also discussed Sierra Leone’s prospects as a fragile state. Discussion continues regarding potential cooperation projects in the future.
Facing left: Mr. Jussi Ojala (Senior Advisor & Ebola Representative, Finn Church Aid), Dr. Eva-Marita Rinne-Koistinen (Senior Adviser, Finn Church Aid). From right: Mr. Mohamed Mansaray (SLOF Executive). H. E. Edward Turay, Mr. John Bairoh (SLOF Chairman).
From right: Mr. John Bairoh (SLOF Chairman), His Excellency Edward Turay, Dr. Eva-Marita Rinne-Koistinen, (Senior Adviser, Finn Church Aid), Mr. Jussi Ojala (Senior Adviser, Finn Church Aid), Mrs. Susanna Bairoh (SLOF Ebola Campaign Manager), and Mr. Mohamed Mansaray (SLOF Executive).