Green Scenery Sierra Leone - GSSL

05/06/2026

🌍🌱 World Environment Day 2026 🌱🌍

Nature is not just our home; it is our future. This World Environment Day, let's take action to protect our environment, restore our ecosystems, and create a greener, healthier Sierra Leone for generations to come.

Every tree planted, every piece of waste properly disposed of, and every sustainable choice made today brings us closer to a better tomorrow.

💚 Join Green Scenery Sierra Leone in celebrating and safeguarding the beauty of our planet.

📅 5 June 2026
🌿 Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

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02/06/2026

Promotion of Agroecology and Vertical Farming for Sustainable Agriculture for Farmers' Resilience Building in Sierra Leone: Inception Workshop

01/06/2026

Green Scenery Sierra Leone Assesses Farmers in Pujehun for Agroecology and Vertical Farming Project

The identification and assessment exercise for the agroecology and vertical farming project was successfully conducted by the project team from the 20th to 21st of May 2026 in Pujehun.

Using the Farmer Assessment Checklist, the team assessed 45 farmers within Pujehun township, focusing on their engagement in agriculture, available farming space, willingness to adopt the new techniques, and potential to contribute to community resilience.

On the 22nd, the Executive Director of Green Scenery, Mr Joseph Rahall, met with a cross section of the farmers. He briefed them on the project’s objectives and made clear that while 45 were assessed, only 25 would be selected after verification by head office.

The meeting emphasized transparency and helped manage expectations.
The entire process went smoothly with strong cooperation from the farmers, laying a solid foundation for the project.

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26/05/2026

Protection through Visibility: Green Scenery Organizes Community Meeting in Pujehun Town

On the 21st of May 2026, Green Scenery facilitated a community meeting that brought together stakeholders from the Pujehun District Council, community leaders and selected Malen Affected Land Owners Association (MALOA) members to enhance awareness on land rights in Malen Chiefdom.

Participants learned about the importance of utilizing digital tools such as livestreams, active social media participation and video recordings to boost the transparency and credibility of their advocacy efforts.
Participants also gained knowledge on the importance of seeking consent before capturing images or videos of people.

They also appreciated the importance of adding an extra layer of protection through real time public viewing of dialogue sessions.

Lastly, beneficiaries expressed enthusiasm in continuing this exercise and hope to improve their digital advocacy skills for future engagements.

15/05/2026

Green Scenery Celebrates Successful First Year of MSD Pilot Project
Date: May 11–12, 2026

The Market System Development (MSD) project has successfully completed its first year of implementation. From May 11 to 12, 2026, CAFOD Project Coordinator Alfred Williams, Green Scenery Programme Coordinator Mr. Lahai Ensah Bunduka, Project Manager Mr. Joseph Pidia, and field staff concluded a field monitoring and end-of-year reflection meeting with project participants. Addressing the participants, Mr. Williams expressed complete satisfaction with the project’s performance. He noted that the team and the participants shared many valuable lessons and impactful stories, highlighting how the team demonstrated resilience in overcoming challenges encountered at the project’s early stages. The MSD project is a pilot initiative hosted in Kenema (Dama and Nongowa chiefdoms). It is one of Green Scenery’s innovative projects aimed at improving farmers’ livelihoods by increasing income generation from their farm harvests.

07/05/2026

Strengthening Agricultural Resilience in Crossing Community

Green Scenery, with the generous support of Agiamundu, successfully concluded a comprehensive two-day training session (May 5th–6th, 2026) for peri-urban farmers in Crossing and surrounding communities.
This training focused on the pillars of our ongoing Agroecology project: Water Management and Environmental Sustainability.

Day 1 Highlights:

Reflection on past activities and identifying current agricultural challenges.
Hands-on demonstration and installation of a locally made water storage tank to support year-round farming.

Day 2 Highlights:

Interactive engagement sessions where farmers shared their traditional farming experiences versus the new Agroecology methods.
The successful installation of a manual pedal-powered water pump, ensuring a constant and sustainable water supply for the site.
By reducing dependency on irregular rainfall and improving soil fertility, these practices are set to boost productivity and food security for our local farmers. We are proud of the active participation and look forward to providing ongoing technical support as these new methods are applied in the field!



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29/04/2026

Green Scenery Staff Strengthen Digital and Psychosocial Resilience

On April 23rd and 24th, 2026, Green Scenery Sierra Leone staff at our Freetown headquarters completed a two-day organizational resilience training under the "Strengthening Legal Literacy and Collective Protection for Environmental Rights Defenders in Sierra Leone" project, funded by Protection International.

Day 1: Digital Security Workshop

As cyber threats grow in sophistication, staff received hands-on training to boost our digital defenses, covering:
- Password Strengthening
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Message Encryption
- Device Security and Traceability
- Social Media Safety
- Safe Storage Practices

Day 2: Psychosocial Resilience Training

To build robust psychological foundations, we held deep discussions on health hazards facing advocates and humanitarian workers, including:
- Burnout
- Compassion Fatigue
- Vicarious Trauma
We also explored Well Being, the importance of Self and Collective Care, and the nuances of Empathy vs. Sympathy.

With both digital and psychosocial skills strengthened, GSSL is now better equipped to adapt to online threats and withstand adverse situations in the field.

23/04/2026

Green Scenery Joins Freetown City Council to Launch New Air Pollution Strategy

On the 20th of April 2026, Green Scenery Sierra Leone participated in the presentation of Freetown City Council's new Air Pollution Communications Strategy, in collaboration with WANEP and HGreen Scenery Joins Freetown City Council to Launch New Air Pollution Strategy

On the 20th of April 2026, Green Scenery Sierra Leone participated in the presentation of Freetown City Council's new Air Pollution Communications Strategy, in collaboration with WANEP and Hendu.

The strategy takes a bottom-up approach, targeting community groups with tailored messaging to drive behavior change and raise awareness of air pollution. It also links sensitization efforts with public services like improved waste disposal.

On the technical side, 13 new air quality sensors will be installed one in each of Freetown’s municipalities to monitor pollution levels on the ground.

Together, we’re working for cleaner air and healthier communities in Freetown. 🌿

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The strategy takes a bottom-up approach, targeting community groups with tailored messaging to drive behavior change and raise awareness of air pollution. It also links sensitization efforts with public services like improved waste disposal.

On the technical side, 13 new air quality sensors will be installed one in each of Freetown’s municipalities to monitor pollution levels on the ground.

Together, we’re working for cleaner air and healthier communities in Freetown. 🌿

22/04/2026

16/04/2026

From Community Voices to Climate Action

The 2026 Trócaire project activities officially commenced with a Community Adaptation Plan (CAP) dialogue held in Tombo, bringing together Village Development Committees (VDCs) from Russel, Boryoh, Madina, Mongegba, Grafton, Koba Water, Tombo, Kissy Town, Big Water, and No. 2 River, alongside the Climate Change Unit of the Western Area Rural District Council (WARD C).

The dialogue provided a platform for communities to share their lived experiences of climate change and reflect on the progress made in implementing their Community Adaptation Plans, developed from community by-laws. Key issues discussed included deforestation, flooding, coastal erosion, and waste management, with participants outlining both the impacts on their communities and the actions already being taken to address them.

Through these discussions, it became clear that while communities are actively taking steps to protect their environment, such as safeguarding water sources and promoting sustainable practices, there are still significant challenges, particularly around funding, coordination, and enforcement.

The session also created space for engagement with the Climate Change Unit, which responded to community concerns and identified key action points to support implementation. With CAPs now integrated into district development plans, the dialogue emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between communities and the council to translate these plans into tangible results.

It marked an important step towards ensuring that community-led climate actions are supported and sustained at both local and institutional levels.






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