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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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United States Coastguard Cutter Mohawk Arrives in Freetown

Cooperation on maritime security ensures not only safer and more secure oceans, but also helps safeguards Sierra Leone’s endangered marine biospheres

The USCGC Mohawk arrived in Freetown this weekend for a scheduled port visit. During the visit, Mohawk will host ship tours for Sierra Leonean government and military leaders as well as participate in discussions with fishing community members about the impact of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, including a…

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Coronavirus - Sierra Leone: United States Donation of 502,200 COVID-19 Vaccines to Sierra Leone in March as U.S. Reaches Goal of 500 Million Vaccine Donations World-Wide

As of December 2021, the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children in Sierra Leone as young as 12 years old

With the arrival of just over 500,000 new vaccines from the United States in Sierra Leone in March alone, the United States reached an important milestone of 500 million vaccines donated world-wide. The 200,000 Pfizer vaccines donated March 17 and the 302,200 Johnson & Johnson vaccines donated March 15 are…

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U.S. Ambassador David Reimer marked the end of the 2022 Obangame Express exercise in Sierra Leone

Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an at-sea and on-land maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations

This week, U.S. Ambassador David Reimer marked the end of the 2022 Obangame Express exercise in Sierra Leone. This year, 75 personnel from the Sierra Leone Maritime Wing, Sierra Leone Maritime Administration, Sierra Leone Marine Patrol, National Revenue Authority, and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources participated in the exercise…