10/05/2026
Weโre excited to share a glimpse of the progress of our earthen pond aquaculture activities under the Sustainable Aquaculture for Food Empowerment (SAFE) Project.
These ponds are an important part of our efforts to support fish production, food security, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods in Bo district, Sierra Leone. From pond preparation and management to fish production, each step contributes to building local capacity and strengthening sustainable aquaculture.
Weโre deeply grateful to Joe Carter with the Milburn Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and Krista Hopkins of the Oklahoma State University Foundation for their leadership and investment in this project. Additional thanks go to Oklahoma State Ferguson College of Agriculture Dean Jayson Lusk, Dr. Karl Rich, Dr. Scott Stoodley, Ph.D., Dr. Josephus Borsuah, PhD, and Dr. Mathew Didlyn Kpundeh for their expertise and ongoing guidance. We also appreciate the continued support from the Oklahoma State Master of International Agriculture Program and the Oklahoma State University Environmental Science.