The High Commission of India in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the official launch and signing ceremony of the project titled “Specially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone (Persons with Disabilities)”,...
A 12-year-old boy from Sierra Leone, identified as Ibrahim, is stranded between Niger and Libya after embarking on a perilous journey in search of a better life in Europe. Ibrahim left Sierra Leone with...
In a major step towards tackling Sierra Leone’s drug crisis, 52 former drug users were officially reintegrated into society after completing an intensive eight-week rehabilitation program. Organised...
Michael Komba, a former footballer better known as Jaden Ken, recently recounted his harrowing experience with drug addiction during an interview on Liberty Online TV. Now a survivor and activist, Komba...
Sierra Leone achieved a significant victory in a competitive election for seats on the African Committee of Experts by securing a position on the Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child at the...
The 2023 Auditor General’s Report has revealed serious financial mismanagement at the Ministry of Social Welfare, exposing the misappropriation of funds meant for Hajj services. According to the report,...
In a major push for gender equality, the Ministry of Social Welfare has partnered with UN Women, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Government of Iceland to launch an initiative aimed...
The Ministry of Social Welfare met with the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Social Welfare to review the Professional Social Work Regulatory Bill Act 2025, a key legislative step aimed at addressing...
The community is in shock following the tragic and mysterious death of Mahawa Kamara, a resident of the Western Urban area in Freetown. Kamara, who recently relocated to Guinea for work, has reportedly...
On September 17, 2024, the Ministry of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), held a pivotal meeting to strategize the rollout of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024. The...
