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Surgical community health officers in Sierra Leone serving the community and saving lives
A shortage of qualified professional health staff and limited capacities in training institutions are identified as key challenges in the health... Read more
The Safe Delivery App saving the lives of mothers and babies: Champion midwives leading the way
Through simple, animated clinical instruction, films and action cards, the Safe Delivery App guides skilled birth attendants on how to manage both... Read more
New youth advisory panel established to end child marriage and reduce teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone
Every year, a large number of adolescent girls in Sierra Leone are forced into early marriages and drop out of school to become housewives and young... Read more
Newly constructed Rokupa Hospital will improve the quality of care and health outcomes for women and children in Sierra Leone
The newly constructed Rokupa Hospital was opened today by His Excellency the Vice President Dr. Juldeh Jalloh. Rokupa Hospital is a comprehensive... Read more
Community learning centres enabling girls to continue their education
Kulako, aged 19 and the mother of a five year-old, is enrolled at the community learning centre in Bambukoro village along with sixty other girls.... Read more
The story of Kadiatu, by Vicky the Poet
Sierra Leone's renowned poet, Vicky the Poet, delivers the spoken word on child marriage.
UNFPA hosts national youth service volunteers to help them gain valuable work experience: Kadiatu’s story
In September 2018, the Vice-President of Sierra Leone officially launched the national youth service scheme to try to reduce the high youth... Read more
New National Population Policy focuses on reproductive health and rights, women’s empowerment and the demographic dividend
The National Population Policy which aims to improve the quality of life for all Sierra Leoneans was launched today.
My Body, My Life, My World! – A brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation
To reaffirm our commitment to helping young people realize their full potential in life, we are unveiling today a new youth strategy, My Body, My... Read more
UNFPA enables national youth corps volunteers to reach their full potential: Abu’s story
“Volunteering can help people out of poverty by giving them new skills, confidence, and enabling them to socially integrate into different social... Read more