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Dec 9, 2024 | euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Favour Okoro

By Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab & Favour Okoro Published on 09/12/2024 - 17:30 GMT+1 In Sierra Leone, coconuts are a household favourite. Locals eat the flesh and drink the juice. Now a young eco-entrepreneur initiative, the discarded husk has been put to good use. Alhaji Siraj Bah recycles coconut husks into bio-briquettes through his visionary company, Rugsal Trading. The start-up provides an alternative to charcoal.

Oct 21, 2024 | euronews.com | Gregory Ward |Favour Okoro

Osei Boateng the founder of OKB Hope Foundation, delivers healthcare to remote areas by a specialised van. ADVERTISEMENTBoateng grew up in a rural village and knows first-hand how hard it can be to receive medical attention. The OKB Hope Foundation team established a health organisation that provides healthcare services to isolated people. Turning converted vans into mobile clinics provides patients with essential care and education. Journalist • Hashem Ahmed

Sep 23, 2024 | euronews.com | Gregory Ward |Favour Okoro

By Gregory Ward & Favour Okoro Published on 23/09/2024 - 18:30 GMT+2 Bala Amarasekaran, the founder of Tacugama Sanctuary, has dedicated 30 years of his life to rescuing and protecting chimpanzees. Sierra Leone is home to one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in West Africa, yet the species remains critically endangered. As the head of the Tacugama Sanctuary, Bala Amarasekaran rescues chimpanzees, provides conservation education, and runs ecotourism excursions.

Apr 15, 2024 | euronews.com | Gregory Ward |Favour Okoro

In the southeastern outskirts of Lagos, sounds of birds chirping, crocodile splashes, and pangolins rustling can be heard in the air. Wildlife is flourishing here thanks to a sanctuary founded by Chinedu Mogbo, a kind-hearted animal enthusiast. Chinedu established The Green Fingers Wildlife Sanctuary in 2012 after witnessing endangered animals sold and abused across Nigeria. Since the sanctuary opened its gates, Chinedu has rescued, sheltered, and rehabilitated thousands of animals.