Ramatu Foundation for Girls' and Women's Empowerment Sierra Leone.

Ramatu Foundation for Girls' and Women's Empowerment Sierra Leone. WHO WE ARE ? We promote SDG5,4,3,2&1. It was founded on the 26th October, 2019.

The Ramatu Foundation for Girls and women’s Empowerment(RFGWESL) is a registered women’s right community based organization in Makeni Sierra Leone being led by young women. The foundation has a brilliant constitution & it's legally registered or recognized by the Ministry of Social welfare, Gender & Children's Affairs and the Bombali District council - The certificates are available.�

We're grateful for the opportunity to meet and discussed the work we do and explored ways of working together. Thank yo...
15/05/2026

We're grateful for the opportunity to meet and discussed the work we do and explored ways of working together. Thank you, Young Women in Governance Network Secretariat. Keep impacting lives.

Our Executive Director, Ramatu Karim Sesay,was in Freetown this week attending the West Africa Internet Governance Forum...
15/05/2026

Our Executive Director, Ramatu Karim Sesay,
was in Freetown this week attending the West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2026, hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone and organized by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation at the Miata Conference centre, Youyi building Freetown.

Beyond the forum, Ramatu used the opportunity to conduct official partnership visits and deepen understanding of key organizations on the ground.

She met with the Director of SEND - SIERRA LEONE and the Director of Young Women in Governance Network Secretariat for in-depth conversations about their work, impact, and priorities. Both meetings were productive and forward-looking. Ramatu doubles as the President of the Bombali Young Women in Governance Network.

SEND Sierra Leone and the Young Women in Governance Secretariat expressed readiness to partner with the Ramatu Foundation and explored out ways of working together.

These engagements reflect the Foundation’s commitment to building intentional, values-aligned partnerships that advance the empowerment of all women & girls and community development in Sierra Leone.

The work continues, and the partnerships are taking shape.
More updates to follow, thank you for your continued belief in us.










U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone

A word from our Executive Director, Ramatu Karim Sesay to all of us on this Independence day!"Last year, I observed my ...
27/04/2026

A word from our Executive Director, Ramatu Karim Sesay to all of us on this Independence day!

"Last year, I observed my Salone Independence day in Washington DC and had so many thoughts in my heart& mind but this year I am observing it in my home country. By the way, I'm wishing all Saloneans a reflective and an actionable Independence day, 2026.

As a youth championing women's human rights, I'm grateful so far for our journey as a country but we still need to challenge ourselves as Saloneans to create& grab all the better opportunities we want to see in our country and continue to build those healthy, diplomatic, resourceful and result-oriented connections.

Salone can't be better if we all fully rely on the government to make it better because governments come and go, they are not here forever and can't solve all our problems. So it's all on us to make Mama Salone the developed home we all want to be in. It's our responsibility to make things happen for us and our country, other countries can and may help us.

For our next elections, please let's maintain peace and seek the interest of our country and not the interest of a political party or political candidate. We can't be developed when there's no peace and coherent approaches in our developmental drives. We need to consider ourselves as drivers of change and not as visitors who may tend to leave anytime they want. Let's see the need to work together for the betterment of our country. We all deserve a developed home country. To all the youths, please be vigilant, discern and never throw blows or fight during elections because we all gotta stay alive to contribute to our national development.

We've all taken bold and impactful strides in our little corners, all we need is to keep those little efforts going and never stop. Thanks to each and everyone of us that's contributing to the development of mama Salone.

A reflective and an actionable Independence day to mama Salone!
Let's all have a great day!"

Thank you so much
Lots of love from RFGWESL Team.

We were proud to collaborate with Voice of women Africa to engage 50 women in a powerful and interactive meeting on Gend...
29/03/2026

We were proud to collaborate with Voice of women Africa to engage 50 women in a powerful and interactive meeting on Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Together, we explored the types of GBV, prevention and support mechanisms, and practical personal safety skills.

Each organization shared insights into their work, strengthening collaboration and community awareness. This initiative is about building a network of passionate trained women who can serve as first responders in their communities by providing support, rescue, and counselling to GBV survivors so that no case goes unattended or unsupported.

We are especially proud of our newly trained Safety Champions, who are equipped to use tge SafeCuty App to report GBV cases and raise awareness among community mothers.

This idea, initiated by the Executive Director of Voice of women Africa amd strengthened through the partnership with the Ramatu Foundation, reflects our shared commitment to safer communities for women and girls. Thank you, mum for sharing this great idea with us and we are glad to work with you.

Together, we rise.
Together, we protect.
We will work with anyone who shares our dreams and aspirations.
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Isata Kabia
Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs-SL

International Women's Day 2026 Message!Today, on International Women's Day, we join the global community in celebrating ...
08/03/2026

International Women's Day 2026 Message!

Today, on International Women's Day, we join the global community in celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women and girls everywhere. This year's theme reminds us that progress for women and girls requires collective commitment, bold action, and unwavering support.

At the Ramatu Foundation, we remain deeply committed to empowering girls and women to realize their full potential, raise their voices, and live free from violence and discrimination. Every step forward we have made is because of the courage of the girls we serve and the dedication of the many women who continue to stand with us.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible women, partners, mentors, supporters, and community leaders who have contributed to our cause and continue to champion the rights and empowerment of girls and women in Sierra Leone and beyond. Your strength and solidarity inspire our work every single day.

We also recognize and appreciate the real men who stand as allies in the fight for gender equality and the empowerment of women. In particular, we give special thanks to our Co-Founder, Daddy Harvey, whose unwavering support has been a beacon of hope for our organization. Your belief in this vision continues to make a lasting impact.

Together, let us continue to uplift, support, and create opportunities for every girl and every woman.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, our leader Ramatu Karim Sesay, had the incredible opportunity to facilitate a session for 450 amazing school girl...
05/03/2026

Today, our leader Ramatu Karim Sesay, had the incredible opportunity to facilitate a session for 450 amazing school girls at UMASS School in Freetown with other champions for girls. They tackled important topics such as gender-based violence, drug awareness, mental wellness, and menstrual hygiene. It was inspiring to see their engagement and eagerness to learn, relearn, unlearn and discuss these vital issues.
Together, we’re empowering the next generation to make informed choices and support one another. Thank you to everyone who made this session possible

This post is in response to the brutal murder of one of our foundation girls, Sidratu Bangura in Makambo village, Makeni...
25/02/2026

This post is in response to the brutal murder of one of our foundation girls, Sidratu Bangura in Makambo village, Makeni.

Consent in a relationship is bound to be withdrawn at any time. So if u bin tell man traday say u want am den later u say u nor want again(Krio)-that's your right.

If u don allow for get "s*x" with man n later u say u nor gree or make e pull e Pen*s na u right(Krio). You are not in the wrong direction girl. If d man continue, that's r**e. If a girl decides to withdraw her consent over a specific thing- please let her be. That's her right. Nobody is allowed to take one's life for that. It's a gross manifestation of wickedness.

Our work at Ramatu Foundation for Girls' and Women's Empowerment Sierra is well known. Sidratu's empowerment was nurtured by us.
How i wish we have an orphanage home/a safe space to host all of our foundation girls as 70% of them are orphans. Girls don't just need educational support but they need to be under proper monitoring, professional development, robust mentorships, daily checks and spiritual covering, this is where EducAid Sierra Leone supported me many years ago. Miriam provided a safe boarding home and that's where my educational journey started.

In the foundation we teach, support, train and mentor our girls to fully aware of their rights & responsibilities, be self-reliant, take after us and stand up for themselves, make their dreams come to reality and empower their communities. To all girls, please leave immediately when the conversation is hot and tell a trusted person. Don't continue and don't challenge & don't ask questions, just leave. You can't advocate for your right when you are not alive.

Parenting, mentorship is tough. Well somehow, it's evidential that some of our teen girls don't adhere to advises but that shouldn't warrant their counterparts to do them harm, it's wrong and totally unacceptable. The culprits should be dealt with by the law properly.

Again, girls pay attention to details. If anyone threatens to kill you or do you any harm, please report and end that relationship. Don't be scared about people counting your "body counts" or how popular the relationship must have been- leave instantly. That's all about empowerment, knowing what is good for you and what you don't need at all.

Your teen stages, adolescent stages and early womanhood are meant for you to figure out "yourself "- your values, dreams & passion and to explore the world and make your dreams a reality. Do not settle down during these stages.

Ultimately, reach out to your parents, friends or mentors when you need help and ensure you recognise the opportunities around you and then grab them with your truest gut. Don't be secretive when faced with threatening remarks. Report!

Rest in peace to our foundation girl, Sidratu Bangura. May God's divine vengeance be on your killer and any evil conspirators. We hope the law will do what is right and we look forward to the outcome.

Fingers crossed for justice!

With a heavy heart,
Ramatu Foundation Team.
First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs-SL
Isata Mahoi
Isata Kabia
U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone
Miriam Mason
Yayah Kargbo
Amadu Kamara
Regina Lumeh John Simbo

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Makeni

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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