C.I.P. in Sierra Leone

The Community Initiative Program - Sustainable Development in Sierra Leone, and the world - 501(c)(3) as of October 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

Welcome to C.I.P.

CIP - An Introduction as of April 2008

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The original introduction to CIP

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Posted by Dan Lavin at 4:17 PM
Labels: Community, Community Initiative Program, Dan Lavin, Daniel Lavin, Initiative, Sierra Leone

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Beanch and Mango Plassas

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Posted by Dan Lavin at 10:31 PM
Labels: Beanch and mango, Desmond Kamara, Sierra Leone recipe

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Punki with Salmon and Beans (over rice)

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Posted by Dan Lavin at 7:49 PM
Labels: Daniel Lavin, pumpkin plassas, Sierra Leone recipe

Friday, December 26, 2008

Groundnut Stew

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Posted by Dan Lavin at 9:55 PM
Labels: Desmond Kamara, Groundnut Stew, Sierra Leone recipe

Cassava Leaf Plassas (over rice)

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Posted by Dan Lavin at 9:17 PM
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Organizations that understand development

Figtree Foundation CIP works closely with the Figtree Foundation in Calgary. Click HERE to watch the following video to see how they operate their foundation for real development... - - - - - - - - - - - GOOD INTENTIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH Read their comments about orphanages and microfinance.

Previous Trips to Sierra Leone

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CONTENTS

+ WELCOME PAGE
+ CIP MISSION
+ CIP HISTORY
+ CIP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
+ CURRENT EVENTS/Future Agenda
+ AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
+ CIP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
+ CIP MICRO LOANS
+ DEVELOPMENT IN GENERAL
+ DEVELOPMENT "TEST"
+ TRAVEL TO SIERRA LEONE
+ RECIPES FROM SIERRA LEONE
+ LIVING IN SIERRA LEONE
+ MUSIC FROM SIERRA LEONE
+ WEATHER IN SIERRA LEONE
+ CONTACT INFO

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  • ►  2009 (21)
    • ►  10 (3)
      • September 2009 Field Report
      • Cassava Leaf by Aminata Musa
      • Ko Buku (Go Wash) by Mariatu Kargbo
    • ►  05 (4)
      • African Donuts
      • So you've never been to Sierra Leone?
      • Native Medicines
      • Determination Letter from IRS
    • ►  04 (11)
      • A Day in Makali
      • Meet a 95 year old and 45 year old Sierra Leonean
      • Play
      • Goat Investments
      • CIP Football February 2009
      • On the road with CIP Feb 2009
      • How to use a latrine
      • LIVING IN SIERRA LEONE
      • How to cook a chicken
      • Introduction to vegetable farms in Sierra Leone
      • One-pot: Rice with veggies and sardines
    • ►  03 (2)
      • In Memorium...
      • Toys
    • ►  01 (1)
      • Concepts of Development
  • ▼  2008 (23)
    • ▼  12 (5)
      • Welcome to C.I.P.
      • Beanch and Mango Plassas
      • Punki with Salmon and Beans (over rice)
      • Groundnut Stew
      • Cassava Leaf Plassas (over rice)
    • ►  11 (18)
      • MISSION PAGE
      • FISHERIES LOANS
      • CULTURAL LOANS
      • TREE CROP LOANS
      • ANIMAL HUSBANDRY LOANS
      • Music from Sierra Leone
      • AGRICULTURAL LOANS
      • TRAVEL TO SIERRA LEONE
      • Affiliate Organizations
      • MICRO LOANS
      • CIP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
      • Plantain with Chicken
      • Banana Cakes
      • Cassava with Fish Sauce
      • Mini Pot Roast
      • RECIPES FROM SIERRA LEONE
      • CURRENT EVENTS
      • CONCEPTS OF DEVELOPMENT
  • ►  2007 (38)
    • ►  11 (30)
      • Real Development
      • Sept 2008 Update
      • CIP on the Radio
      • Micro Loan #4 - Seed Rice
      • Micro Loan #3 - Peanuts
      • Micro Loan #2 - Bisso Plants
    • ►  09 (4)
    • ►  08 (4)
   

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Dan Lavin
I was a Peace Corps volunteer from 1988 until 1990, returning to Sierra Leone in 1993 during the war. I have since returned again in 2007, twice in 2008, and will continue to do so once or twice per year at my own expense to assist the CIP in their activities.
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