Ta Da Thamneh Association UK & Ireland
Aims & Objectives
- Strive to influence legislation, government regulations and policies to reduce the disparity in education between boys and girls and maximising positive outcomes for the girl – child education in Sierra Leone, UK and the world at large.
- Promote and make a case for the distribution of affordable drugs to facilitate the treatment and cure of common life-threatening diseases in the Themne areas and regions.
- Organise and deliver fund-raising programmes designed to raise funds for the purchase of machinery and equipment in support of the agricultural sector in the Themne areas of the country.
- Seek to support its members to provide emotional support to members and their families undergoing difficulties in the UK. Such support may be wide ranging. They could include the share of best practice, the provision of voluntary advice to those that might fall foul of the laws of the land, immigration issues and similar.
- Lobby for government initiatives and non-governmental organisations to introduce cutting-edge programs such as the introduction of health clinics in schools’ environment.
Our mission is multi-dimensional, pitched in the following areas:
- To advocate for the Themne people through our charitable work by empowering our young people both home and abroad.
- To champion the Themne course in-country and around the world
- To promote and sustain the development of the Themne people and regions in economic, social, cultural, and educational matters
Our vision encompasses the empowerment of the Themne people and the comprehensive development of the Themne region in economic, social, cultural, and educational aspects.
Constitution:
The Constitution of Ta Da Themneh Association of UK & Ireland serves as the fundamental governing document that establishes the core principles, structure, and operational guidelines for the Organization. This Constitution is designed to ensure clarity, consistency, and transparency in the Organization's activities and decision-making processes. It outlines the purpose and objectives of the Organization, defines membership criteria and rights, and delineates the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and various committees. Additionally, it provides a framework for financial management, meetings, and the amendment process, ensuring that the Organization operates in a legally compliant and ethically responsible manner. The Constitution is a living document, subject to amendments and revisions to adapt to the evolving needs of the Organization and its members.
Founders' Story
Ta Themneh was formed on the 30th of June 2020. With the purpose of unifying the desires and ambitions of all individuals from the Themneh community in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The inspiration to establish this formidable group arose from the lack of sustainability observed in a succession of similarly formed groups. In the beginning, a handful of young individuals, such as Kataman from Manchester, Mustapha Conteh (Port Loko Borboh), Abou Bakarr Kargbo (ABK), Mohamed Alhaji Conteh and others, assembled at Mustapha Conteh’s dwelling to discuss this concept.
This dream began to take shape during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing measures were in place, in order to sustain its existence. Thus, a meeting was held under a tree in the garden of the Crawford Tenant Hall in Camberwell, London, with the participation of several individuals such as Abu Black Kamara, Sam Kay, Mohamed Botito Bangura, Lawyer Mustapha, Kholifa Koroma, Abubakar Sidiqqui Kamara, Lawyer Amidu Ayoub, Ramatu Fofanah, and others. The purpose of this gathering was to commence the establishment of the Ta Da Themne Association. The objective of this organization is to advocate for the preservation of the customs and traditions of the Temne people, enhance the well-being of its members, and contribute to the development of the Sierra Leone region