YEABU & KIDDO’S STORY
In Sierra Leone, adolescent girls often face challenges shaped more by tradition than by their potential.
Umu’s Story
Who would have ever thought a day would come when I would think of pursuing a science related discipline ? -Umu Moyamba Town, the capital of Moyamba District in Southern Sierra Leone, has over 11,000 residents. Adolescent girls in the area face socio-economic barriers like poverty, limited quality education, harmful gender norms, and restricted access …
Spotlight Initiative
The Spotlight Initiative, launched in 2017 with seed funding from the European Union, aims to eliminate violence against women and girls (EVAWG) and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
KADIATU’S STORY
Kadiatu Bakarr, is a 19-year-old girl from Gbangbatoke Junction in Moyamba District, whose desire for education was unquenched despite the numerous challenges she faced in her early teen years. In 2021, at the age of 16 and in school, she became pregnant. Her family, deeply disappointed, rejected her, and she was forced to drop out …
Improving food and nutrition outcomes of vulnerable households through strengthening climate resilience, fostering financial inclusion and access to clean energy.
Foster Climate-Resilient, and Inclusive Development Through Better Agricultural Practices. Addressing key issues in Sierra Leone, such as food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to health and nutrition services, and inadequate climate resilience in Kenema, Karene, Pujehun, and Tonkolili districts in Sierra Leone. By 2028, the project will finalize a map of resource-poor households most impacted by …
EMPOWER HER
Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities for Vulnerable Adolescent Girls
End Child Marriage Project.
Enhancing Adolescent Girl’s Knowledge Through Life Skills to End Child Marriage and Other Harmful Practices (ECM)
The Power Up Project in Sierra Leone
The Power Up project is dedicated to unlocking the potential of 15,300 adolescent girls in Bombali and Moyamba District.
Financial Inclusion and Innovation Hub Project.
Enhancing Financial Empowerment and Innovation for Women in Moyamba and Freetown.
Isha’s Story
In Kalangba, a rural community in Sierra Leone, many adolescent girls face limited opportunities after completing secondary school. Isha S. Kanu, an 18-year old girl, had completed her West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), but like many of her peers, she found herself at home with no access to further education, skills training or employment. With few prospects and no structured …