By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Sports for Empowerment Foundation (SFEF) on Saturday brought together past and present beneficiaries at a reunion event held at the SLTU Hall in Makeni, reaffirming its commitment to transforming lives through sports and education. The gathering attracted beneficiaries, stakeholders and partners from across the Northern Region, including representatives from the Bombali District Council, members of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) Northern Region branch, and Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) and CAF Commissioner, Mrs. Emilea Jengo Kamara. Also in attendance was the Chief Executive Officer of StarBurst Park, Mr. Ibrahim Kanu. Founded over a decade ago by former Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) journalist, Mr. Desmond Paine, SFEF has used sport as a tool for youth empowerment, mentorship and social development. Reflecting on the foundation’s journey, Paine said the reunion was not only an opportunity for beneficiaries...
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