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Freetown City Council (FCC), convened a stakeholder meeting at Jalloh Terrace, Wellington, in collaboration with the Carter Center Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, aimed at informing women about FCC’s waste management services and discussed practical strategies for improving waste collection, disposal, and overall community sanitation.
The meeting also provided a platform for raising awareness about women’s right to information and increasing women’s access to municipal and social services. The meeting brought together community leaders, market women, youth representatives, service providers, and councillor Zainab Conteh.
Key issues discussed included: Irregular waste collection schedules; the need for designated waste collection points and continuous public education on proper waste disposal. Community leaders pledged to lead awareness-raising on proper waste management, reaffirming a shared commitment to build a cleaner, healthier Jalloh Terrace and a cleaner Freetown.
The Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign seeks to expand women’s access to vital public information, with a special focus on gender-responsive waste management services. At the heart of the initiative is the #8244 helpline a dedicated channel that connects women directly to essential information and municipal services.
Key components of the campaign include: Community-based public art, such as murals, to raise awareness; Partnership with a civil society organization to extend women’s access to services; and; A gender-responsive media and communications campaign to ensure women receive timely, actionable information that improves daily life.
