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The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Social Welfare, has disbursed a total of Le300,000 in welfare grants to 15 organisations providing critical services to vulnerable populations across Freetown.
The official presentation took place on Monday, September 7, at the Ministry’s headquarters in New England Ville, with each beneficiary organisation receiving Le20,000 to support social services targeting vulnerable groups, including children, women, youth, and older persons.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the country’s most vulnerable citizens, while acknowledging that the state cannot address social welfare needs alone.
“Government cannot deliver social welfare services in isolation. Partnerships with local and international organisations are essential to complement state efforts,” Minister Karminty said.
She commended the beneficiary organisations for sustaining their operations despite a challenging global funding environment that has left many civil society organisations struggling to maintain their services.
Beyond the financial support, Minister Karminty highlighted developments under the Professional Social Work Regulatory Law, which provides for the establishment of a regulatory council to strengthen oversight and professional standards across the social welfare sector.
The initial rollout of the welfare grant scheme supported 15 organisations working in areas including child protection, elderly care, and women’s empowerment.
The beneficiary organisations are Don Bosco Fambul, Jesus Disciples, King George VI Memorial Home, All for One, Beckman, The Raining Season, Dorwontony Organization for the Aged (DOfA), Vanity Children’s Home, Mahenmahen, Laughter Africa, Princess Promise, Network for Children in Need, Revera Children’s Home, St. George’s Foundation, and Initiative for Women and Girls Empowerment.
Representatives of the beneficiary organisations expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing the grants as timely support at a period when many organisations have faced difficulties securing funding.
The Ministry of Social Welfare reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the welfare grant scheme to the provinces, with the aim of ensuring that vulnerable populations outside Freetown also benefit from government support.
