What we do

We work day in and day out, in 190 countries and territories, including Sierra Leone, to reach the children most at risk and most in need.

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UNICEF’s work in Sierra Leone

UNICEF works to uphold the rights and well-being of all children in Sierra Leone, across health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), protection, education, social inclusion, emergencies, disabilities and adolescent development.

In Sierra Leone, UNICEF’s Country Programme aims to reach the most disadvantaged children. UNICEF works with the Government on policy to improve basic social services, as well as on the ground with partners and communities to make sure that these services reach all children, especially the most vulnerable.

Our programmes

Explore our work to see the programmes we create on behalf of children 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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Child protection

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

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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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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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