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As part of its longstanding tradition of giving back, Orange Sierra Leone has once again embraced the spirit of Ramadan by distributing food supplies to ten mosques across the nation in 2025.
The telecom giant reached out to communities in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Kono, and Tonkolili, providing essential items to support worshippers throughout the sacred month.
At a handover event held at the Nurul Haqq Mosque in Goderich, Freetown, Mohamed Santos Bangura, the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer, highlighted Orange Sierra Leone’s deep-rooted commitment to uplifting religious groups during their key observances. He explained that the initiative reflects the company’s guiding principles of compassion, accountability, and courage.
“We take pride in supporting mosques during Ramadan and churches during Lent each year,” Bangura said. “Our selection process is designed to be transparent and equitable, allowing us to reach diverse communities. While this year’s recipients are benefiting now, we aim to rotate support in the future to touch as many lives as possible.”
The Imam of Ilmo Zikre Mosque in Hill Station, Alhaji Chernor Mohamed Jalloh, warmly thanked Orange Sierra Leone for its generosity. Speaking on behalf of his congregation, he praised the company’s decade-long partnership with religious bodies, noting the timely nature of the donation as worshippers enter the final, prayer-intensive days of Ramadan.
“Our mosque has enjoyed a close bond with Orange Sierra Leone for years,” Alhaji Jalloh said. “This support is especially meaningful now, as we dedicate long hours to worship and reflection.” He added a Quranic prayer, underscoring the blessings of generosity and unity.
Orange Sierra Leone’s Ramadan outreach is a cornerstone of its annual CSR efforts, which also extend to Christian communities during Lent. The program highlights the company’s dedication to fostering goodwill and strengthening community ties.
The Orange Sierra Leone 2025 Ramadan Initiative includes:
i. Annual food distributions to selected mosques and churches.
ii. An equitable and inclusive selection procedure.
iii. Assistance for organizations of faith in their spiritual practices.
iv. Adhere to the business principles of caring, responsibility, and daring.
The ten mosques that have received donations from Orange SL in 2025 are:
1. Nurul Haqq Mosque (New Jersey, Peninsular)
2. Masjid Musa Khalamulah – Lower Allen Town Reservation
3. Masjid Makfira (121 Taylor Street, Wellington)
4. Masjid Yasin – Bo City, Southern Region 5. Masjid Darul Hadith: Mountain Cut
6. Jamatul Baiti Nurr (Peacock Lane, Kissy Road)
7. Koidu Town Central Mosque (Kono)
8. Ilmo Zikre Mosque, Hill Station.
9. Waterworks Road Mosque, Yele Town
10. Dr. Demby Mosque, Kenema.
The Orange SL’s Ramadan outreach is said to be an important part of its CSR initiatives, matching similar payments to Christian groups during Lent. The program is constant with the company’s objective to promote goodwill and strengthens community ties.
