The Foundation Norway- Sierra Leone was established in 2002. Its founder Alton Bendu, a social worker specialized in the protection of children, was born in Sierra Leone. At the age of twelve, he and his parents moved to Norway, where he has been living since. At the age of sixteen, Alton returned to visit his home country, which he left in a state of peace and prosperity, only to be greeted with the unfamiliarity of poverty. Since then he has been committed to rebuilding his country. Even during the 10-year long brutal rebel war, Alton flew in and out of Sierra Leone to provide aid to those he could reach. Continuing his now 40 years long humanitarian work, Alton, at the age of 57 is still, with the support of his wife Agnes Bendu, as committed to helping in the development of his homeland. Over the years his foundation has built, sponsored and donated school material to several schools in the capital Freetown as well as in Rotifunk, Bumpeh chiefdom. His foundation also provides food, clothes, and aid throughout Sierra Leone having sent over 50 containers with various supplies. 

The foundation’s key goal is to help better the lives of the people of Sierra Leone. For now, the main focus has been the projects within health and education in Rotifunk. With the support of sponsors & partners, the projects the foundation has embarked on, and the ones they continue to take on have been successful.