Sierra Leone: Goderich Fishermen Face Livelihood Threat By Fishing Trawlers

The wharf at Goderich on the western axis of the Freetown peninsula is one of the largest fishing hubs in the Western Area. Artisanal fishermen and fishmongers arrive at the wharf every morning to elk out their living and to contribute to the local economy.

Fishing is one of few livelihood alternatives for young men in the Goderich community. It may not be the safest option, but nevertheless gives thousands a means to eke a daily living in a community where formal jobs are scarce to come by and where the average community youth drops out of school early. This does not come as a surprise as fishing in Goderich has become a tradition for many residents as generations take after their forebears in the business of fishing.

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