Animata Mansaray RIP

Just when you think your heart can not break anymore, there is further sad news from Sierra Leone. First  we lost Alieu Mansaray – the great man who led the Waterloo Partnership for 21 years. Then  his lovely wife Animata had a heart attack and has died.

Her 21 year commitment to the Waterloo Partnership was impressive. She cared for the street orphans and helped them to gain an education. Three of them went on to get nursing degrees and now work in the community. She was such a kind and compassionate person. She lost her only child in the war and then worked tirelessly for the many orphans of Waterloo.

I remember when she visited Crosby she taught the children the hymn fishers of men. She had a lovely voice.

Aminata is now reunited with her beloved Alieu. May they both rest in peace. The Waterloo Partnership is heartbroken.

Badara

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alieu Mansaray, Chair of the Waterloo Partnership Sierra Leone.

His nickname was Badara meaning great man. He certainly was. I met him 21 years ago in war torn Sierra Leone. He was diligent and so articulate. He wanted the best for his people. We shared a love of Liverpool Football Club and he wore his shirt with pride. I was proud to know him and be his friend and colleague.

All members of the Waterloo Partnership are heartbroken by this loss. Alieu was a remarkable man who served his community with love and dedication for many decades. His contribution to the Waterloo Partnership was profound and will not be forgotten. He oversaw so many projects – well building, education, food packages during the Ebola crisis, seeds and tools for the women farmers and bridge building.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the wider Waterloo community at this sad time.

May Allah welcome him into paradise.