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U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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United States (U.S.) Ambassador Bryan Hunt Swears-in New Peace Corps Volunteers

The Peace Corps program works in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and local communities when deciding on work locations and program focuses for volunteers

Today, the U.S. Peace Corps hosted an official swearing-in and commissioning ceremony for six new volunteers at the Peace Corps Training Center in Kambia. U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Basic, Senior & Secondary Education, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in addition to…

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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The United States (U.S.) Embassy Provides Heavy-Duty Equipment Training to Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF)

The six-month long training was an in-depth course that started with classroom learning focused on maintaining and repairing heavy-duty equipment followed by practical training for operations in the field

On May 24, U.S. Embassy Freetown, in partnership with U.S. contractor Triple Canopy, completed a six-month long training of 40 Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) soldiers on how to operate and maintain multiple types of heavy-duty equipment. U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt celebrated the soldiers’ accomplishments with a graduation…

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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Ambassador Bryan Hunt joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign

The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country

To celebrate World Malaria Day, Ambassador Bryan Hunt today joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign. The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country. With…

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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United States (U.S.) Government Launches New Activity to Support Citizen Participation and Access to Information in Sierra Leone

This $3.38 million, three-year activity will empower local actors to ensure Sierra Leone’s democracy grows stronger and more resilient through effective and informed civic organizations and citizens’ participation in local government and political processes

On October 26, 2023, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new partnership with the government of Sierra Leone to support citizen participation and public access to information in Sierra Leone. The Building Accountability Systems through Empowered Communities (BASE) partnership will be implemented…

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone: United States announces a $450,000 Grant to Preserve Old Fourah Bay College

This grant will support the completion of emergency stabilization on the historic building, installation of a new roof, and masonry conservation

The United States through the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), is announcing a $450,000 grant awarded to implementing partner World Monuments Fund (WMF) for the continued stabilization of Old Fourah Bay College in Freetown. This grant will support the completion of emergency stabilization on the historic building, installation…

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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Alumni of United States (U.S.) Exchange programs giving back to communities in Salone

This year, we focused on raising awareness on the dangers of drug abuse, especially the Kush that is currently destroying the health of our youths

Every year, the Sierra Leone United States Alumni Association (SLUSAA) embarks on a Give-Back Day” This year, we focused on raising awareness on the dangers of drug abuse, especially the Kush that is currently destroying the health of our youths. The devastating complications from Kush are all over their bodies (sores, swollen…

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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Ambassador Reimer hosts Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Visit in Freetown as the United States (U.S.) and Sierra Leone Finalize Compact Development

The Sierra Leone compact aims to increase the availability of affordable and reliable electricity to satisfy demand among households, businesses, and social institutions

United States Ambassador David Reimer welcomed a delegation from the U.S Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to Freetown today, led by MCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Alice Albright. The MCC delegation is here to conduct bilateral meetings to advance the nation’s compact grant program. The Sierra Leone compact aims to increase…

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U.S. Ambassador supports Community-Based Projects throughout Sierra Leone

Ambassador Reimer congratulated the grantees and noted the important role played by the communities themselves, who are actively engaged in the planning and implementation of each project

On December 07, United States Ambassador David Reimer recognized grantees who received grants totaling USD 40,000 to eight Sierra Leonean led community organizations that work to improve economic and social conditions at the local level.  The funds will support projects in seven districts in the east, west, north, and south…

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Celebrating 60 years in Sierra Leone, United States (U.S.) Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn in

Prior to their swearing in, the Volunteers completed a 10-week training course that included instruction in Krio language, technical and cultural training

On its 60th Anniversary in Sierra Leone, U.S. Ambassador David Reimer swore in the latest cohort Peace Corps Volunteers at the Peace Corps Training Center in Kambia, in the presence of Honorable Ministers of Health & Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, Resident Minister northwest region, Alhaji Alpha Khan, and Deputy Minister of…

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United States (U.S.) Training Program Graduates 35 New “Disease Detectives” in Sierra Leone

The U.S. government, through CDC, is committed to supporting impactful programs like FETP in Sierra Leone

On August 29, 2022, U.S. Ambassador David Reimer joined the Ministry of Health and Sanitation leadership and other dignitaries to congratulate graduates of the Field Epidemiology Training Program, which trains “disease detectives” to investigate outbreaks of disease and find ways to prevent future outbreaks. The 12th cohort of the Frontline level…