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The Civic Day Series USA Edition, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), concluded with a major announcement from the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation that promises to transform access to safe drinking water across Sierra Leone.
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Engineer Amara Kallon, disclosed that government is rolling out two mega water projects aimed at tackling the country’s long-standing water challenges.
The Freetown WASH and Aquatic Environment Revamping Project, already 65% complete, is set to benefit over one million people upon completion. In addition, the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project, a $180 million World Bank–funded initiative, will provide clean water access to an estimated five million people nationwide.
“These projects are not only about water supply; they are about improving public health, strengthening sanitation, and easing the burden on our communities, both urban and rural,” said Engineer Kallon, assuring that rural communities will also benefit significantly.
The announcement added weight to the Civic Day Series, a platform created to strengthen dialogue between government and citizens at home and abroad. Diaspora participants, who have consistently shown interest in Sierra Leone’s sustainable development, welcomed the news with enthusiasm.
Attendees described the water projects as timely and impactful, noting that access to clean and safe water remains one of Sierra Leone’s most urgent development priorities.
With this bold commitment, the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation reaffirmed government’s determination to deliver practical solutions that improve the lives of Sierra Leoneans across the country.
