About Us
Wilberforcians in the Americas Association USA, Inc. (WITAcare) was founded in 2016 by a group of concerned family and friends who have a genuine interest for those connected to Wilberforce, Sierra Leone. We are a non-profit organization in the United States.
Mission
To maintain and improve the welfare of people from Wilberforce, Sierra Leone, living in the Americas and those in Sierra Leone, West Africa through education and empowerment for a brighter future.
Goals and Objectives
Our goals are to organize programs and events to showcase, educate and inform others about the historical past of Wilberforce, work on ongoing projects and concerns and make plans for future improvements and endeavors to the Wilberforce community.
We believe in fostering and nurturing good will and fellowship among family, friends, and supporters of Wilberforcians at Wilberforce and in the Americas. We also plan to engage in fundraising activities to finance various identifiable projects and objectives.
COVID Response
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Wilberforce Primary school has not been in session. In spite of this, WITA has continued our feeding program.
School Lunch Program
Our goal is to provide school lunches to approximately 800 children on a daily basis.
Reading Book Drive
The immediate access to free books at their grade levels will increase readership and open a whole new world of possibilities.