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The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, has supported th...
17/07/2026

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, has supported the voluntary return of 198 Sierra Leonean migrants from Niger under the EU-funded Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRRSA). The group comprised 121 females and 77 males, including 99 adults, 80 children and 19 infants.

Skills are the ultimate superpower. 💪​Reflecting on , we are reminded that when we give young people the right tools, t...
16/07/2026

Skills are the ultimate superpower. 💪
​Reflecting on , we are reminded that when we give young people the right tools, they don't just build careers—they build a better future for us all.

As we celebrate 2026 and the importance of youth skills and lifelong learning, in Sierra Leone these principles are be...
15/07/2026

As we celebrate 2026 and the importance of youth skills and lifelong learning, in Sierra Leone these principles are being put into action.
IOM Sierra Leone in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and with support from the European Union in Sierra Leone, under the Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration Programme implemented by IOM, is supporting returning migrants to gain industry-relevant skills — from tailoring and carpentry to agriculture and ICT— through vocational training.
Over 900 returnees have completed skills training across multiple trade areas, gaining not just technical know-how, but a real pathway to sustainable reintegration.
By connecting training with market needs, the programme is creating pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and a more inclusive future for returnees and host communities alike.

On 2026, Fatamata’s story reminds us that skills can transform lives. 💙A dangerous journey, a safe return, and a new b...
15/07/2026

On 2026, Fatamata’s story reminds us that skills can transform lives. 💙

A dangerous journey, a safe return, and a new beginning. Read how she rebuilt her life through skills and opportunity:
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RbKkgS

🚨 Our First Newsletter Is Here! 🚨We are excited to announce the release of the first edition of the IOM Newsletter! 🎉Dis...
14/07/2026

🚨 Our First Newsletter Is Here! 🚨

We are excited to announce the release of the first edition of the IOM Newsletter! 🎉

Discover the latest updates, impactful stories, key achievements, and highlights from IOM’s work supporting migrants, communities, and partners. This inaugural edition showcases our commitment to delivering solutions, fostering partnerships, and promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration.

📖 Read the newsletter here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4plWGQ7

📱 Scan the QR code for instant access.

🇸🇱🤝 Strengthening Protection and Reintegration Support for Returnees!Under the EU-Funded Migrant Protection, Return and ...
14/07/2026

🇸🇱🤝 Strengthening Protection and Reintegration Support for Returnees!
Under the EU-Funded Migrant Protection, Return and Reination Programme, the Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with IOM Sierra Leone, convened a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Freetown, bringing together key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen coordination and collaboration on:
✅ Protection
✅ Reintegration
✅ Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to ensuring that returnees receive comprehensive, dignified, and people-centred support—from protection services and psychosocial care to sustainable reintegration opportunities.

This collaboration underscores the strong partnership between the Government of Sierra Leone and IOM in advancing safe migration, strengthening protection systems, and promoting successful reintegration outcomes for returnees.

The IOM Global Access Internship Programme 2026 is now OPEN! 🌍​Gain hands-on experience worldwide in policy, research, c...
08/07/2026

The IOM Global Access Internship Programme 2026 is now OPEN! 🌍
​Gain hands-on experience worldwide in policy, research, comms, health, HR, data, and more. Make a real impact supporting migrants and communities globally.

​Apply now: https://bit.ly/4gWGORS

IOM and partner institution hosted a 2-day debrief session to look back on the recently concluded TVET skills training a...
03/07/2026

IOM and partner institution hosted a 2-day debrief session to look back on the recently concluded TVET skills training and skills enhancement journey for returnees organized in the framework of the Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa implemented by IOM with funding from the European Union.
​Returnees, trainers, and partners came together to celebrate major wins, unpack challenges, and share invaluable lessons learned.
These discussions guided the team to ensure that vocational skills are more than just tools—they are pathways to confidence, opportunity, and sustainable reintegration.

Thanks to the 🇪🇺.

🇸🇱🕊️ Commemorating 20 Years of the UN Peacebuilding Fund in Sierra Leone!To mark this incredible 20-year milestone of 's...
29/06/2026

🇸🇱🕊️ Commemorating 20 Years of the UN Peacebuilding Fund in Sierra Leone!
To mark this incredible 20-year milestone of 's dedicated support to sustaining peace, the International Organization for Migration (IOM Sierra Leone), the World Food Programme (WFP Sierra Leone), and our partners have successfully concluded a week-long series of impact-driven peace initiatives! 🌍✨

Jointly implemented by IOM and WFP, these activities are a vital part of our ongoing GOLA-REAP Project (Resilience, Empowerment, Access, and Peacebuilding), dedicated to strengthening community-led peace structures and fostering deep social cohesion.

Our week-long engagements brought together residents from across Makpele Chiefdom (Pujehun District) and Nomo Chiefdom (Kenema District) through powerful community-building events:
🚌 Sensitization Roadshows: Raising awareness on unity, conflict resolution, conservation and collaborative border management.
🏛️ Setting Up Peace Structures: Establishing localized, sustainable dialogue platforms to peacefully resolve community and resource-based conflicts.
⚽ "Football for Peace" Tournaments: Utilizing the unifying power of sports to bring youth, women, forest rangers, and local authorities closer together.

By empowering communities and securing our natural landscapes, we are honoring 20 years of peacebuilding and driving shared prosperity for border regions. 🤝⚽🌾

🌍✨ Building Skills, Changing Lives ✨🌍Congratulations to the 500 returning migrants graduating in Technical and Vocationa...
22/06/2026

🌍✨ Building Skills, Changing Lives ✨🌍

Congratulations to the 500 returning migrants graduating in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses from Freetown Polytechnic within the Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration Programme, implemented by IOM with funding from the European Union in Sierra Leone - your determination and hard work inspires us all ✨

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is proud to partner with the Government of Sierra Leone and commends the leadership of the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education and Freetown Polytechnic on this initiative which highlights a shared commitment to empowering returnees with practical skills, promotes sustainable livelihoods and supports their reintegration into society.


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