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Project in Sierra Leone

  • APT Enterprise Development

    The project supports rural communities devastated by the conflict in Sierra Leone - particularly women and those with disabilities. The project develops their skills to start a business, get loans and sell products. They work with local community organisations to provide services and help to transform lives by providing an income, literacy, and a greater say over what happens in their lives.

    Amount Awarded: £330000

  • CAFOD

    The prolonged conflicts in Sierra Leone and Liberia almost destroyed the basic framework of government and left a legacy of young people who have had very little education, but who have been exposed to terrible violence. This project supports community organisations to provide education, vocational training and job opportunities for young people. These groups will also get support to hold their newly-elected governments to account, by making sure that funds are spend on projects that will benefit the whole community. This project operates in two countries, with a spend of £1,398,851.50 in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £1398851

  • Childhope UK

    A large number of girls were abducted and abused by rebels in Sierra Leone, which meant they were rejected by their families and ended up on the streets. This project works to reintegrate them into families. It also works with communities and local authorities to make sure street children are treated better. This helps to tackle the prejudice that leads children to end up on the streets.

    Amount Awarded: £346154

  • Community Children's Aid Project

    Disabled women in Sierra Leone face disadvantage through their gender, disability, and poverty. The project supports disabled women to know their rights and access services, improving their literacy, income level and status in society. They provide training in reproductive health, literacy and numeracy, and the women can get training and grants to set up small businesses. Radio and advertising is also used to raise awareness of the rights and needs of disabled women and girls.

    Amount Awarded: £125000

  • International Development through Sport UK (IDS)

    Many children who have been abused or exploited by adults have very low self-esteem and it can be hard for them to trust people. Sport can help to reach out to these children as it can build their confidence and make them feel part of a team. The project will work with sports practitioners across Africa to identify how sport can be best used to change children’s lives. This project operates in eight countries, with a £47,700 spend of in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £47700

  • Sight Savers International

    Many people living with a visual impairment in Sierra Leone are not getting the support they need. The project works with around 8,000 visually impaired people who want to voice their concerns to their communities and their governments. The project also helps with basic healthcare, HIV awareness and transport for their members.

    Amount Awarded: £412602

  • Transform Africa

    People living in slums in Sierra Leone, many of whom are disabled as a result of the civil war, live in terrible conditions. This project supports these people to get loans and start small businesses, buy land, build better houses and improve their access to safe water. They also provide vocational training for young people. This means they can have better health, job prospects, and housing.

    Amount Awarded: £495424

  • Transform Africa

    There is a danger that violent conflict could restart in Sierra Leone if people there can't earn money to feed their families. The project works with people who were displaced, war victims or young men involved in the fighting. They provide materials, training and funds to artisans, such as carpenters and tailors, so they can make and sell household and commercial items. The project also encourages people to live peacefully through sporting and social events.

    Amount Awarded: £554600

  • Twin

    Over 70% of Africa's people rely on producing food to make a living, but unfair trade rules mean that small-scale farmers struggle to get a fair price for their produce. The project is working to unite farmers’ groups in key countries in Africa to campaign for changes in government policies so that they can better access international markets. The farmers also receive training to ensure their produce meets the Fairtrade standard for export. This project operates in nine countries, with a spend of £89,255.56 in each location.

    Amount Awarded: £89255

  • YCARE International

    The slums in Freetown have very poor facilities and young people face problems finding work that would enable them to leave the slums. The project provides young people with vocational training and skills so they can earn money and also start taking part in their own community. They receive training on issues such as HIV/AIDS, health and in functional literacy. There are also recreational and informal education opportunities for younger children.

    Amount Awarded: £512626