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In a significant step toward inclusive development, the Orange Foundation Sierra Leone and ActionAid Sierra Leone have partnered to expand digital access for persons with disabilities.
The two organizations formalized their commitment through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 29thJune 2026, at ActionAid Sierra Leone headquarters Jubal Hill Freetown, to establish a Digital Inclusion Training Centre, an initiative designed to equip 150 persons with disabilities with practical digital skills that will create pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and greater economic independence.
The signing ceremony brought together key stakeholders, including the CEO of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aicha Toure; the Director of Orange Foundation Sierra Leone, Mrs. Annie Wonnie-Katta; the Country Director of ActionAid Sierra Leone, Mr. Foday-Bassie Swaray; representatives from the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues (SLUDI), and other distinguished guests. Their presence reflected a shared commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age.
Delivering the Declaration of Purpose, Mrs. Annie Wonnie-Katta highlighted the urgent need to bridge accessibility gaps in digital spaces. This was followed by remarks from Mr. Foday-Bassie Swaray and Madam Aicha Toure, both of whom emphasized the transformative impact of digital inclusion in empowering underserved communities and creating sustainable opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Government support for the initiative was reaffirmed by Chief Commissioner Brima Abdulai Sheku of the Ministry of Social Welfare, underscoring the national commitment to advancing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The highlight of the event was the official signing and exchange of the MoU, symbolizing a shared pledge to promote digital inclusion.
In his closing remarks, the representative for Person with Disability Joseph Alieu Kamara expressed optimism that the initiative would unlock new opportunities and foster greater independence for PWDs .
At the heart of the partnership is the establishment of a Digital Inclusion Training Centre tailored to the needs of persons with disabilities. The centre will provide digital literacy education, practical skills training, and access to assistive technologies that are essential for participation in today’s increasingly digital world.
This collaboration aligns with the Orange Foundation Sierra Leone’s commitment to digital and social inclusion and ActionAid Sierra Leone’s mission to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. By reducing the digital divide and expanding access to technology, the initiative is expected to open new pathways to education, employment, entrepreneurship, and active civic participation.
More than a project, this partnership represents a shared commitment to building a future where technology empowers every individual, regardless of ability.
Together, Orange Foundation Sierra Leone and ActionAid Sierra Leone are creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and advancing a more inclusive and equitable society where innovation leaves no one behind.
