Girls in Sierra Leone are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, including sexual violence, early marriage, and forced labor. Read more
Sierra Leone
Top Problems in Sierra Leone
The problem of Arts and Culture in Sierra Leone is the lack of government support and investment in preserving and promoting traditional cultural practices and artistic expressions, leading to a decline in cultural heritage and limited opportunities for artists to showcase their talents.... Read more
The problem of child protection in Sierra Leone is multifaceted, with issues such as child labor, child marriage, sexual exploitation, and violence against children being prevalent. The lack of adequate child protection systems, poverty, and cultural norms that perpetuate harmful practices further exacerbate the problem.... Read more
Sierra Leone faces a significant challenge in providing clean water to its population due to inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation practices, and limited access to safe drinking water sources. This has resulted in high rates of waterborne diseases and a significant burden on the country's healthcare system.... Read more
Sierra Leone faces the challenge of climate change, with rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns affecting agriculture and food security. Deforestation and unsustainable land use practices also contribute to the problem, exacerbating the impact of natural disasters such as floods and landslides.... Read more
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Top Solutions in Sierra Leone
The program will involve community leaders and volunteers to spread awareness about COVID-19 prevention measures such as wearing masks, social distancing, and hand hygiene. Read more
Providing mosquito nets to the people in Africa can significantly reduce the number of malaria cases. The nets act as a barrier between the mosquitoes and the people, preventing the transmission of the disease.... Read more
The project aims to empower and support girls in Sierra Leone through education, vocational training, and counseling. It also works to raise awareness about the rights of girls and the harms of abuse and exploitation.... Read more
Through education, training, and access to resources, we will empower communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change. This will include initiatives such as sustainable agriculture practices, water conservation, and disaster preparedness planning.... Read more
Our project aims to empower female detainees in Sierra Leone by providing them with access to education, healthcare, and vocational training. We will also work to improve their living conditions and provide them with emotional support.... Read more
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Top Projects in Sierra Leone
Over half the people in Sierra Leone's prisons have not been convicted of a crime, but languish behind bars for months or years awaiting trial. AdvocAid offers holistic legal services for female detai... Read more
There are approximately 500 lawyers in Sierra Leone, for a population of 7.5 million. A low proportion of these lawyers are women. We believe that a stronger pool of female lawyers & paralegals would ... Read more
Sierra Leone, with 7.5 million people, has a huge unmet need for pediatric surgery. BethanyKids is helping to meet that need through Dr. Aiah Lebbie. He was trained by and now works with BethanyKids a... Read more
Sierra Cares Foundation (SCF) focuses on helping orphan children with no other source of support, aiding vulnerable women to gain education and employment and funding child education. We believe that ... Read more
This project will allow 50 vulnerable primary age children to continue their education whilst instilling the knowledge and confidence to successfully integrate into secondary school. Our teachers deli... Read more
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