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Save the Children has handed over its coastal resilience project to 12 communities in Pujehun and Bonthe. The project improved livelihoods, protected mangroves, and empowered locals through VSLAs, eco-friendly ovens, and training. Communities now lead the way forward.

On World Environment Day, Sierra Leone officially launched the $26.8 million Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP), aimed at protecting 75 vulnerable coastal communities across five districts. With support from the Green Climate Fund and a coalition of international and national partners, the five-year project will restore 1,500 hectares of mangroves, strengthen climate governance, promote sustainable livelihoods, and empower women, youth, and children. The high-level event featured remarks from the Minister of Environment, traditional leaders, youth advocates, and development partners, marking the beginning of a bold national commitment to climate adaptation and environmental justice.

Save the Children – Sierra Leone seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced local and national actors (L/NAs) including National Non-Governmental Organizations (NNGOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Organizations of People with Disability, Women-led/Feminist Organizations, Girl Led organizations/Groups, – national – who are interested and have their strategic plan aligns with SCI 2025-2027 Country Strategic Plan listed below;

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People facing rising seas, fiercer storms and hotter weather along Sierra Leone’s coast will benefit from a significant new initiative.

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