Organisation to promote humanity holds congress

By Sailu Bah The Humanity Framework Foundation (HFF) held its first ever congress on Saturday 7 March 2015 at Bilingual School Premises in Bundung. This event was graced by high school and University students, members of various youth organisations and community representatives.At the congress, the President and the founder, Mr Sheriff Janha, said the poor has less privilege to better health care facilities and livelihood, and are more vulnerable to injustice and abuse of human rights. Mr Sherif Janha said the organisation was established on January 5, 2015, and administered by a thirteen man committee. Mr. Janha who is also a UTG 3rd year student said he was outraged by the problems of the world, ranging from wars in Syria, Iraq and other countries, the Ebola outbreak in some countries and the hunger and poverty crisis, especially in underdeveloped countries. He further said that he was motivated to form this organization so as to serve the purpose of creating a better world for all to live in peace, freedom and happiness. He also recognised other colleagues who helped in the establishment of the Foundation, adding that people should take up the responsibility of supporting the poor, the needy, and the sick in our society, as well as creating an enabling environment for them. “People are deprived of their freedom to live. We should come together as one with a common goal,” he explained. He said though his organization is 2 months old, they will try by all means in rendering humanitarian services to the entire populace of the country. In conclusion, he urged each and everyone to come and join the foundation to be able to realise their dreams. Abdoulie Ibrahim Nyass, Vice President HFF, said they have setup strategic goals in order to progressively take the organisation to the next level. He highlighted some of their challenges, pointing out lack of funding as the main challenge. He also said their organisation aims to promote peace, love and provide solutions to conflicts, as well as create an enabling environment. He further indicated that they have worked out a proper strategic plan which they will pursue to achieve their targeted goals. Secretary General Alieu Gako mentioned that the programmes they have conducted include a major forum where resource persons were called to inspire and advise young people, which he said was very successful. He said in fulfillment of their commitment to realise their dreams of emancipating human suffering, they have unanimously dedicated themselves to pursuing measures to become a well-established and recognised foundation in accordance with the law.]]>