Many children in Sierra Leone lack the essentials for survival, education, and growth because their rights are not prioritized or respected by those in power. Save the Children works to hold governments accountable, support child-friendly policies, and ensure children can participate in decisions affecting their lives.
We also strengthen local groups and coalitions to protect and expand civic spaces for dialogue on child rights. By supporting these efforts, we aim to create sustainable, effective governance and public policies that benefit children and their families.
Child Rights Governance Programme
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Ending Child Marriage
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We began the Ending Child Marriage (ECM) pilot project in 2021 at a moment ripe for political and social progress in Sierra Leone. First Lady Fatima Maada Bio galvanized a new generation of leaders and influencers in recognizing the damaging impacts of child marriage and the positive implications for the country of empowering girls to be more self-determinant.
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Reducing Child Early and Forced Marriage
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Save the Children's Reducing Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) was designed to empower adolescents through safe space sessions, addressed critical topics such as sexual reproductive health, gender equality, child rights, safety, mindset growth, financial literacy, and more.