UNICEF Sierra Leone

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News and stories

In Sierra Leone, GPE support is transforming early learning

Through teacher training educators are changing the way they teach and connect with children in the classroom

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Taking the Breastfeeding Message to Freetown’s Market Mother

Health workers bring practical guidance on exclusive breastfeeding directly to women at Congo Market

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Taking Lifesaving Vaccines to Every Child in Sierra Leone

Gavi-supported outreach is helping health workers reach zero-dose and underserved children in their communities

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Our work in Sierra Leone

Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works with the Government to ensure quality and uninterrupted delivery of comprehensive health services to children and women in Sierra Leone

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Safe water, sanitation and hygiene support children’s health, dignity and learning. UNICEF works to improve inclusive, resilient WASH services.

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Education

UNICEF works with the Government to provide access to education and marketable skills for Out-Of-School Children in Sierra Leone

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Child protection

UNICEF keeps engaging parents, caregivers and adolescent girls and boys to end child marriage in Sierra Leone

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Social Policy

UNICEF works with Sierra Leone’s Government to tackle child poverty and inequality by strengthening social protection, policies and financing for children.

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Emergencies

UNICEF works to protect children in emergencies, keep essential services running and support recovery that strengthens systems for the future.

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