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EFA envisions a people empowered to protect the integrity of the natural environment in Africa

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03/12/2025

The Western Area Peninsula National Park is one of Sierra Leone’s greatest natural treasures.

Our forests, rivers, and wildlife are not just resources: they are life.

EFA is working hand in hand with community members to protect and restore the Peninsula. Planting trees, nurturing them, and safeguarding our National Park. 🌱

24/11/2025

Small actions. Big impact.

The Western Area Peninsula National Park gives us life: clean water, fresh air, biodiversity.
Here are 5 simple ways to keep it thriving. Protecting nature is protecting ourselves. 🌍

13/11/2025

Earlier this year, the EFA team prepared seedlings collected from Tiwai Island, which were planted at the end of September in the Western Area Peninsula National Park.

These native seedlings are now growing strong, helping restore degraded forest areas, protect water sources, and bring back biodiversity to our National Park. 🌳

03/11/2025

*Exciting visit from American International School in Freetown*

Our Director, Tommy Garnett, had a fantastic time sharing knowledge about the importance of conservation and sustainability with these bright minds. He took them on a journey through "Yesterday's Paradise, Today's Realities, and the Future" highlighting the impact of human activities on our forests and the need for reforestation.

The students were amazed by the stunning images of deforestation in the Western Area Peninsula National Park and were inspired by the restoration efforts at our Comfort Bridge site. They even got to see trees planted by their schoolmates!

Tommy's message was clear: "Take care of Mother Earth, and she will in turn take care you."

We're grateful for the opportunity to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders!

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30/10/2025

We're thrilled to engage with local stakeholders on mangrove protection and restoration efforts. Introducing the Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP), a collaborative initiative to safeguard our coastal ecosystems and communities.

Together, we can make a difference!

*Join us in protecting our mangroves and promoting sustainable livelihoods*

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24/10/2025

🌿 Site Visit at Comfort Bridge – Western Area Peninsula National Park

Today, the Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) visited the Comfort Bridge site at the Western Area Peninsula National Park to monitor the ongoing trees maintenance efforts.

During the visit, our Executive Director engaged with community workers, commending their dedication to protecting and preserving this vital ecosystem.

Together, we continue to strengthen partnerships with local communities to ensure the long-term sustainability of our natural heritage.

15/10/2025

"🌊 Building Resilience Through Inclusion!

EFA's SLCRP team completed a one-week training on Safeguards, Gender Equality, and Social Inclusion (GESI) to strengthen our capacity to implement projects that are inclusive, equitable & socially responsible. The SLCRP project aims to safeguard Sierra Leone's coastline, biodiversity & livelihoods against climate change impacts.

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13/10/2025

Over the past few weeks, the EFA team met with communities in Mile13, Number 2 and Tokeh to plan October activities under our new Western Area Peninsula restoration project. We discussed forest protection, tree maintenance and future community patrols to keep our forest safe. We are working hand in hand with these communities to help restore and heal our forest, and to keep the Peninsula Green for the future generations.

03/10/2025

The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) is excited to announce the launch of our new project: « Restoration and Protection of the Western Area Peninsula National Park » supported by BirdLife International.

This project aim is to Reforest the park's ecosystem, empower local communities through education and training, protect the park's biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods and we'll be working closely with the Mile 13, Number 2 and Token community

01/10/2025

The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) is proud to be a partner in the Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project, working with communities to safeguard our coastline, biodiversity, and livelihoods against the impacts of climate change and the project is active in 35 communities across Sierra Leone, engaging local people in mangrove restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and ecosystem protection.

24/09/2025

The Western Area Peninsula has long suffered from deforestation. When the forests are cut down, rivers dry up, wildlife disappears, erosion increases.

Through the Western Area Peninsula Project, EFA has been and is still trying to heal and restore these vital lands: planting trees, reviving ecosystems and protecting the future of our city.

The deforestation of the Westen Area Peninsula doesn’t just harm nature it also threatens Guma Valley: our main source of water in Freetown.

03/09/2025

At EFA, we believe restoration begins with awareness.

Comfort Bridge is one of the areas most affected by deforestation, around the Western Area Peninsular Park. But it is also a place where healing the land is still possible.

In this video, our Founder takes you to Comfort Bridge, showing both the damage caused by deforestation and the areas where we must focus our efforts to restore balance, protect biodiversity, and build a greener future for all.

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