By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma Senior Health Promotion Officer – HEP/MoH In some communities across Sierra Leone, reaching a child with a life-saving vaccine is not as simple as walking to the nearest health facility. For some families, the health center may be many kilometers away. Others live in scattered settlements that are difficult to reach, particularly...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The British High Commissioner has hosted a pre‑departure reception for Sierra Leonean recipients of the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships, as they prepare to begin their studies at universities across the United Kingdom. The event celebrated the scholars’ achievements and underscored the UK’s continued commitment to education, leadership development,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has launched its 2026 Cricket 4 Good programme, setting an ambitious target of 30,000 new participants across 50 communities in the Western Area. The initiative, unveiled this week, aims to train newcomers and organize an inter-community cricket championship trophy designed to identify emerging talent...Read More
By Ibrahima S. Bangura Freetown, September 2, 2026 – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Foundation Diego González Rivas, has launched a free thoracoscopic and minimally invasive surgery programme at Connaught Hospital, running from September 1–4. Led by Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby, the initiative underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to expanding access to advanced...Read More
A reforestation and carbon credit project in Sierra Leone has restricted communities’ access to traditional farming and harvesting land, with many residents unaware that a carbon credits project existed on their land. Concerns about land rights, livelihoods, community participation, and how benefits from carbon credit projects are shared are raised in a report by Swedwatch, HEKS and the Sierra Leone Network on...Read More
