By: Fatmata Grace Okekearu, Bo City
In a strategic move to foster collaboration and raise awareness about the unique needs of twins and multiple birth families, the Bo Chapter of Twins and Multiple Births Sierra Leone (TMB-SL) paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Bo District Council, Victor Korseh Hindowa, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The delegation, led by twin brothers and chapter coordinators Peter and Paul Kamara, was warmly received at the Chairman’s office in Falaba Section, Bo City.
During the engagement, Paul Kamara expressed deep appreciation to Chairman Hindowa for granting them an audience. He outlined the organization’s mission: to promote the welfare of twins and multiples, challenge harmful cultural myths, and create a supportive community for families with multiple births.
Peter Kamara added that the visit served as a formal introduction of the local chapter to district authorities, ahead of the National Twins Day Celebration set to take place in Bo this July. The national event is expected to attract twins, multiples, and their families from across Sierra Leone in a celebration of unity, identity, and shared experiences.
The team appealed for the Chairman’s moral and institutional support, emphasizing the critical role of local government in ensuring the success of the upcoming celebration and strengthening the organization’s long-term operations in the region.
In his response, Chairman Hindowa expressed strong support for the initiative. He reaffirmed the council’s commitment to community development and praised the organization for its focus on inclusivity and empowerment.
“As someone with twins in my own family, I understand the unique bond and the challenges twins often face in certain cultural settings,” he said. “This initiative is timely and necessary. I am personally and institutionally committed to supporting your efforts.”
Chairman Hindowa also encouraged the group to broaden their advocacy to address issues such as gender-based violence, early marriage, and social stigma, particularly in communities where twins and multiples may still be subject to harmful beliefs.
He urged them to form partnerships with other civil society organizations to strengthen their impact and visibility. Drawing from his own experience in the non-profit sector, the Chairman acknowledged the challenges involved in launching and sustaining grassroots movements and encouraged the team to stay resilient, focused, and passionate.
In a show of solidarity, he pledged both personal and official support for the upcoming celebration and offered ongoing mentorship and guidance as the chapter expands its reach and influence.
The visit concluded with heartfelt thanks from the delegation, who commended the Chairman for his warm reception and his commitment to inclusive development.
As preparations intensify for the July celebration, the Twins and Multiple Births SL – Bo Chapter continues to establish itself as a powerful voice for advocacy, inclusion, and cultural transformation in Sierra Leone.