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21/05/2026

MoPED and SLANGO Strengthen Oversight Through Monitoring Visit to You Lead Project Sites in Kono

On Wednesday, 20th May, the Director of NGOs Affairs at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and the Director of the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organization (SLANGO) paid an on-the-spot monitoring visit to YouLead Project operational sites in Kono District as part of efforts to strengthen coordination, accountability, and impact among NGOs in Sierra Leone.

The team engaged young people at vocational training institutions, youth-focused CSOs, and the District Youth Council to assess how the project is transforming youth development in the district.

Participants shared inspiring testimonies of stronger collaboration among CSOs, improved joint project monitoring, enhanced organizational capacity, and increased employment opportunities through vocational skills training.

The MoPED and SLANGO team encouraged CSOs to remain proactive in monitoring project activities to ensure lasting impact. They also called on the District Youth Council to take ownership of the project and sustain its gains beyond implementation.

19/05/2026

Sahr Mohamed Koneh Fomba, Chiefdom Speaker for Fiama Chiefdom in Kono District, shares insights on the impact of the Women’s Land for Peace Project.

Funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through Christian Aid and implemented by Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD) in Kono, the project has strengthened women’s access to land and helped address land disputes across the chiefdom.

18/05/2026

Celebrating 81 Years of Global Impact and 38 Years of Service in Sierra Leone

Christian Aid West and Central Africa joined countries around the world to celebrate Christian Aid Week 2026, marking 81 years of global impact and 38 years of service in Sierra Leone.

This year’s celebration highlighted efforts to reduce urban poverty in Kenya through a week of activities that showcased Kenyan culture, shared meals, and prayers for the organization’s mission and partnerships.

In Sierra Leone, the week-long celebrations, which began on Monday, 11th May, concluded on Friday, 15th May 2026, with a special Prayer and Lunch gathering at the CCSL Hall at King Harman Road in Freetown. The event brought together Christian Aid partners, NGOs, faith leaders, and government representatives in a spirit of unity and collaboration.

Speaking at the event, Programme and Partnership Lead, Mattia Koi Dimoh, reflected on Christian Aid’s work in Sierra Leone and the importance of strong partnerships in transforming communities and advancing a world free from poverty and injustice, where everyone is treated with dignity and able to experience life in all its fullness.

He shared with the guests the organization’s transition from a Country Programme model to a Multi-Country Cluster model, reinforcing Christian Aid’s commitment to shifting more power and resources to partners and the communities to create impact.

Rev. Karim Kelvin Koroma led the prayer session, reflecting on James 5:13 – 20, encouraging us to pray for each other and for our work in God’s vineyard.

The celebration ended with the sharing of food and drinks, symbolizing love, unity, and togetherness.

08/05/2026

*Building Peace Between Herders and Farmers in Kono District*

Christian Aid’s field monitoring visit to Gbukuma, Gbense Chiefdom highlighted inspiring progress under the PACE project implemented by NMJD through the Ireland Civil Society Partnership (ICSP).

Community leaders, women, youth, farmers, and herders shared powerful stories of how local byelaws and dialogue are helping to peacefully resolve disputes and strengthen cooperation.

Some key successes
include:

✅Peaceful trade between farmers and herders’ families

✅Joint savings groups and community learning spaces

✅Farmers using cow dung as organic fertilizer

✅Women’s agriculture groups working together with herders

✅Increased awareness on community safety and security

Women also shared how income from farming is helping families cover health and education costs.

While challenges like bushfires and crop destruction still exist, communities remain committed to finding practical solutions together with NMJD.

06/05/2026

In a joint monitoring visit to project districts, Christian Aid through the YOULEAD EU-funded project engaged with community and district stakeholders in Kono District to gather their perspectives on project implementation, discuss challenges encountered so far, and gain first-hand insight into how youths in vocational skills training are responding at their various places of assignment. The project offers diverse skills training opportunities for male and female youths including persons living with disabilities.

Key sites visited were the Solar and Electrical Installation and the Information, Communication and Technology Vocational Training Centres, where trainees demonstrated positive attitudes toward the program. They also shared how the skills they are acquiring will empower them to become more independent and contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.

The monitoring team will continue visits across several communities in the coming days to further assess progress, strengthen engagement, and ensure the project is delivering sustainable impact where it matters most.

05/05/2026

Spotlighting Mohamed Koroma

Mohamed Koroma is one of the persons living with disabilities benefiting from the Youth in Entrepreneurship Training under the EU-funded YOULEAD project. He is a visually impaired young man from Lei Chiefdom, Kono District, where Christian Aid’s implementing partner, the Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD), is delivering the project.

In this video interview, Mohamed speaks with NMJD about the importance of the entrepreneurship training and what it means for him and other youths living with disabilities.

01/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the people who show up, give their best, and keep things moving. Each colleague, implementing partner, the various communities we work with to make life better, and those who stand with us.

Your efforts, commitments, and teamwork turn plans into progress and goals into real results. Every task completed, every challenge faced, and every step forward matters.

Thank you for being the strength and inspiration behind our journey.

You are seen and appreciated.

Happy Labour Day!

22/04/2026

✨Driving Change Together: Partners Leading the Way in Sierra Leone✨

Earlier this year, Christian Aid launched its West and Central Africa Multi-Country Cluster, with its Hub in Abuja. Now, that vision is coming to life.

In Sierra Leone, a two-day co-creation workshop brought together key partners under this new model, ensuring partners were at the fore of the process, with Christian Aid providing guidance and support. The focus is to empower partners to take the driver’s seat in designing and delivering impactful, community-led solutions.

Centered on two of the four Signature Programmes - Women Transforming Economies and Climate Resilient Livelihoods, the workshop convened organizations like Women’s Network for Sustainable Development (WONES), the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL), the Inter-Religious Council, and the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN). Another workship will take place next month to co-design two more Signature Programmes.

Through insightful discussions and collaborative sessions, one message stood out clearly: sustainable change begins with those closest to the communities. Partners are now shaping projects rooted in real needs, crafting solutions that drive lasting impact to advance the shared mission of ending poverty.

At Christian Aid, partnership is more than collaboration, it is about shifting power to partners and communities and enabling them unlock the full potential of local organizations and communities to create lasting change. Because when partners lead, communities thrive, and lasting change becomes inevitable.

17/04/2026

One of Christian Aid’s implementing partners under the EU-funded YOULEAD project recently carried out an unannounced monitoring visit to vocational training centres in Falaba District.

The team observed ongoing training in tailoring, welding, and carpentry, where young participants showed strong attendance, active participation, and hands-on learning. It was clear that the trainees are committed and eager to gain practical skills that can support their future.

The visit helped ensure that the training is being delivered effectively, safely, and to a high standard. It also created space to engage directly with both trainers and trainees, understand their experiences, and address any challenges.

Through this initiative, young people are gaining certified skills, building confidence, and preparing themselves for employment or to start their own businesses within their communities.

Together, we are supporting young people to build skills, create opportunities, and shape a better future for themselves and the country.

01/04/2026

✨ Celebrating Progress for Women’s Land Rights in Tonkolili! ✨

We’re excited to share some great news! Green Scenery Sierra Leone, a key partner of Christian Aid in the Women’s Land for Peace project, has been recognized for its strong contribution to advancing women’s land rights in Tonkolili District.

The recognition was presented during the Tonkolili District Partners Coordination Meeting held at the Red Cross Hall in Magburaka. The event brought together different organizations working across the district to share updates and learn from each other.

Green Scenery’s work stood out, especially its collaboration with government bodies, local leaders, and communities. Their approach is now being highlighted as a great example for others to follow in building projects that truly last.

We’re proud to be part of this journey and remain committed to working with our partners to create lasting, positive change in our communities.

08/03/2026

Today, I celebrate the amazing women of Christian Aid in Sierra Leone, who show, every single day, that when women thrive, impact is multiplied. Your dedication, resilience, and compassion continue to make a profound difference in the lives of communities across Sierra Leone.

Thank you for your sacrifices, your service, and the quiet strength you bring to the work of transforming lives. Your commitment reminds us that empowering women is not just the right thing to do, it is essential for building stronger, more just societies.

Happy International Women’s Day to the remarkable women of Christian Aid, to the women of Sierra Leone, and to women everywhere across the globe.

Today is a reminder not only to celebrate women, but to ensure that in every space—our workplaces, communities, and homes—women are supported, valued, and enabled to thrive every single day.

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