Africa Institute for Development and Equity (AIDE SL) is a Non Governmental Organization operating in Sierra Leone. AIDE was born out of the exit of CORDAID Sierra Leone--where CORDAID, an international Dutch NGO transitioned to AIDE Sierra Leone. Our team has implemented nationwide projects in Health; Private Sector Development; Security and Justice; Community Development, and Peacebuilding.. Our
Head Office is in the capital city but we have strong networks, understanding, and experience working in the provinces. We employ a project based way of working across the organization. This enables us to work together seamlessly across different geographical barriers. To ensure progress on projects are monitored effectively, we use checklists, assessments, meetings, reviews, performance management, research, log frames, and result chains to keep focused on the client's/donor's goals. We are your preferred localization partner: With the development sector prioritizing localization and southern leadership--there is not a better example than our example of Cordaid Sierra Leone (an International NGO) transitioning to AIDE Sierra Leone. ( a local NGO). We are your preferred partner to design, lead, monitor, and review any projects you may have. Why Localization and Southern Leadership
Local NGOs and CSOs are important development actors. Development Assistance Committee (DAC) donors have a long history of working with civil society and have four basic rationales for delivering aid through CSOs (Tomlinson, 2013):
Local partners are needed to provide service delivery in recipient countries;
To promote democratic processes and social accountability in developing countries by supporting independent organisations;
To increase public awareness about aid and development; and
To enhance the capacity of local CBOs/CSOs
Strong local ownership of programmes;
Support capacity of local CSOs so that they can lobby for broader social change; and
CSOs in the south are natural allies with their northern counterparts. Direct Benefits of Localization and Southern Leadership
Strong local ownership of programmes
Support capacity of local CSOs so that they can lobby for broader social change
CSOs in the south are natural allies with their northern counterparts
Greater empowerment for local NGOs yield better project results
The Sustainability component of any project is strengthened with effective local participation
Greater buy-in and sustainability when working on peace and climate change programs
Our strength lies in the collective technical experience we possess and the strong professional, administrative, and Governance skills we all bring to the table. Our Team includes:
-A Country Director who has steered the ship for reputable NGO and has worked is several areas of Development--including the Financial; Security and Justice; Health; Financial Inclusion; Resilience and Community Building; Womens Empowerment, Access, and Equity; and Private Sector and Economic Development.
-A Finance Director with experience managing multi-million Dollar projects
-Proven track record with a Management Team who has managed large and small projects--with no major audit exception.
-Project Coordinators who have implemented Security and Justice projects
-Project Managers who have managed projects for reputable International NGOs in the areas of Financial; Security and Justice; Health; Financial Inclusion; Resilience and Community Building; Womens Empowerment, Access, and Equity; and Private Sector and Economic Development.
-Research--which solidifies our track record in the work we do
