One World Link
One World Link (OWL) promotes friendships between two communities across the world: those of Bo District in Sierra Leone and Warwick District in the UK. The link that has been running between these two communities since 1981 is inspired by a desire for justice, equality, human understanding and mutual support. Over the years it has helped to strengthen both communities and their awareness of global and development issues.
The link has been maintained through a number of activities including exchange visits, cultural events, links made between schools and other organisations in the two communities, parties and social gatherings, pen friendships and regular shipments of school supplies and other goods to Bo. A regular newsletter which reports on upcoming events and development progress has helped to keep a wider network of members and the public informed about life in Bo over the years. Alongside the above activities which form the bedrock of OWL relationships, a jointly agreed project to construct a multi-purpose community centre in Bo is a major practical undertaking which has brought the communities even closer together.
More information: https://oneworldlink.org.uk/