ChildFund Sierra Leone

Our sustainable livelihoods interventions aim to tackle the root causes of poverty, strengthening the capacity of communities to become self-sufficient and better equipped to meet their children's needs. Recently, we hosted journalists from prominent media outlets on a tour to witness firsthand the positive impact of our work. This week, we will highlight these stories through the lens of the media, starting with how cash transfers are transforming lives in Kailahun District. Stay tuned and enjoy the insights! #SustainableLivelihoods #Communities #Children #CashTransfer #Impact ChildFund International https://lnkd.in/dfDr_uWD

Donor Visit The long-standing partnership between ChildFund Sierra Leone and Tradin Organic has successfully implemented projects such as the Community Action for Combating Child Labor, funded by the Dutch Government and Tradin Organic. This initiative has focused on empowering cocoa farmers, particularly women, to develop sustainable livelihoods. Building on this success, the Agro-Tech Development Support project, funded by the European Union through Tradin, is also supporting local communities. A recent visit by Anitra van der Kraan, Project Coordinator from Tradin Org, and Soizic LEGRAND Indegenous Agro-Economist in Sierra Leone, included a visit to the Kasei Yaata Ma Cooperative in Gbukuma, Kono District. The cooperative, with 40 members (22 women, 18 men), shared positive outcomes such as the establishment of savings groups that have improved financial management and business skills, enabling members to better support their families, among others. Isatu Venn, Programs Director for ChildFund Sierra Leone, expressed gratitude to Tradin Organic and the European Union for their support and the positive impact on children’s lives. Anitra noted, “While Tradin Organic sources cocoa from farmers, the company is intentional about ensuring that those farmers have sustained livelihoods.” #SavingsGroups #Livelihoods #Farmers #Cocoa #Impact ChildFund International ChildFund Alliance ChildFund International - Africa

🌍 Reflecting on the International Day of the Girl Child 🌍 Yesterday, we celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child, a day to amplify the voices of girls around the world and to recognize the power of investing in their futures. But the work doesn’t stop here. Empowering girls means ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, opportunities, and rights—every day of the year. When girls thrive, communities prosper, innovation accelerates, and societies become more inclusive and resilient. Let’s continue to champion a world where girls are leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Their potential is limitless when we break barriers and uplift their voices. 💪 How are you helping to empower the next generation of girls? Let’s keep the conversation going! #DayoftheGirl #EmpowerGirls #GenderEquality #FutureLeaders #Inclusion #EducationForAll

More than 200 people, including 147 children from our sponsorship program, were impacted by the Moa River floods in Daru Town, Kailahun District, Eastern Sierra Leone. Thanks to our quick response with our local partner, N’domakeh Federation, we were able to deliver over 150 bags of 25kg rice to support families affected by the disaster. Together, we are committed to providing relief and rebuilding hope. Read more here: 👉🏾https://lnkd.in/gqNepbyk #DisasterRelief #CommunitySupport #Flooding

#ThrowbackThursday #TBT Today, we take a moment to reflect and highlight another #success #story from our #SustainableLivelihoods initiative, as featured by Africa Young Voices (AYV) News. Through ChildFund-supported Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), women in communities are gaining control of their financial futures, building self-reliance, and creating opportunities to thrive and support their families. why not find out more here? https://lnkd.in/g32FdJrT #VillageSavings and #Loan #Associations #SustainableLivelihoods #opportunities #communities ChildFund International

Our youth programs prioritize safe and sustainable employment, reproductive health, and participation of youth within their families and communities. In Sierra Leone, we collaborate with the government and other aligned organizations to achieve our goals for young people. Today, our Sponsorship and Programs Director, Isatu Venn, formalized this commitment by signing a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Minister of Youth Affairs (MOYA), Honorable Mohamed Bangura at his Ministerial office in Freetown. The two also discussed potential opportunities for collaboration and partnership. #Youth #YouthAffairs #YouthEngagement #Employment #Health #Participation

It’s #WorldHumanitarianDay At ChildFund International we connect children with the people, institutions and resources they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe and we do so for humanity. Our global impact is driven by our #GrowingConnections strategy, which sometimes requires our staff to adjust schedules and go the extra mile to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive, enjoy their rights, and reach their full potential. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors and sponsors for their unwavering support, and to our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to reach children and their families wherever they may be. #Rights #Children #Families #Donors #Sponsors

Haja, 9, is sipping her way into the weekend. Her community in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone, recently gained access to safe and clean water thanks to a bio-sand filtration system. This was made possible by the Children’s Safe Drinking Water project, funded by Procter & Gamble (P&G). P&G has been funding this project in Sierra Leone since 2019 through ChildFund International. The bio-sand water system in Haja's community is providing over 500 people with access to safe and clean water. "The water in our community was unsafe to drink, but we had no other option. We had to drink it because it was our only water source," said Haja. "Now, the water we drink is clean and tastes different. This is the first time I am getting water from a tap." #Water #Biosand #project #Children

Introducing Henri-Noel Tatangang! We are excited to announce the appointment of Henri-Noel Tatangang as the Deputy Regional Director for Africa at ChildFund International. Henri-Noel joins us at a pivotal moment as we expand our operations into the Sahel region, an area that has been significantly impacted by environmental and socio-political instability. With a robust background in the development and humanitarian sectors, Henri-Noel is well-equipped to lead our efforts in the #Sahel. His experience and passion for making a difference will be instrumental in our mission to support vulnerable children and their families in this region. "I am honored to join ChildFund and eager to collaborate with other stakeholders, including our ChildFund Alliance members who are already operating in parts of the Sahel. Together, we can make a lasting impact and help build a brighter future for children and their families," says Henri-Noel. Please join us in welcoming Henri-Noel Tatangang to ChildFund! #Leadership #OurTeam #TeamChildFund #ChildFund #Welcome

Today, ChildFund, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone government and various development partners, celebrated International Youth Day at Sierra Palms, Lumley in Freetown. The event centered on the theme: “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Isatu Venn, representing ChildFund as the Programs & Sponsorship Director, emphasized the importance of empowering youth to play meaningful roles in society, highlighting it as a key aspect of ChildFund's mission. In an interview with Radio Democracy following the event, Venn reaffirmed ChildFund’s commitment to working alongside the government and development partners to help youth achieve their full potential. ChildFund's efforts are designed to ensure that youth become agents of change within their families and communities. #Youth #SustainableDevelopment #Development #Partners