Port Loko Social Welfare Sector Proposes NLe 672,448 Budget for Five Key Deliverables in 2027
The Social Welfare Sector of Port Loko District has proposed a budget of NLe 672,448 for the 2027 financial year to support five key deliverables and activities aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable groups across the district.
The proposed activities were presented at the Port Loko District Council and include commemorating the International Day for Older Persons on October 1st, celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, providing cash support to 60 vulnerable persons, providing assistive devices to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, and raising awareness about drug abuse among adolescents and delinquent youth.
The proposed interventions are expected to benefit both male and female beneficiaries, with a focus on promoting social inclusion, supporting vulnerable populations, and increasing awareness of drug abuse among young people.
The proposed budget is intended to facilitate the implementation of these activities during the 2027 financial year.
