GIZ Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea

Congratulations Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE for receiving the German Africa Award which goes back to your dedication to transform Freetown! We are delighted that we as GIZ can be part of this journey and provide FCC support for the cable car project through C40 Cities Finance Facility and an integrated advisor. #GermanAfricaAward #FCC #TransformFreetown #GERinSalone #cablecar #C40

📢 Strengthening Mpox Prevention in Sierra Leone’s Border Districts 🏥🌍   Communities in Kambia, Kailahun, and Pujehun districts are facing increasing risks of Mpox outbreaks. With rising cases in neighboring Liberia and Guinea, early detection and prevention are more crucial than ever ⚠️. 💡 Our Solution: We are conducting essential Mpox virus trainings for health workers and One Health committee members. 🔍 Training Focus:   Mpox causes, transmission, and prevention  Screening, PPE usage, and reporting channels  Community-led actions and national SOPs    By empowering local health staff, surveillance officers, and community leaders, we aim to upgrade preparedness and response capacities, ensuring stronger health systems and safer communities. 💪 🤝🌿 Together, we are working to stop Mpox in its tracks! 🌿🤝  This initiative is supported by the Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEP III) project, commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development through GIZ.   #OneHealth #MpoxPrevention #PublicHealth #BorderCommunities #HSSEP #SierraLeoneHealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseases #HealthcareTraining #DiseasePrevention  

📢 Strengthening Mpox Prevention in Sierra Leone’s Border Districts 🏥🌍   Communities in Kambia, Kailahun, and Pujehun districts are facing increasing risks of Mpox outbreaks. With rising cases in neighboring Liberia and Guinea, early detection and prevention are more crucial than ever ⚠️. 💡 Our Solution: We are conducting essential Mpox virus trainings for health workers and One Health committee members. 🔍 Training Focus:   Mpox causes, transmission, and prevention  Screening, PPE usage, and reporting channels  Community-led actions and national SOPs    By empowering local health staff, surveillance officers, and community leaders, we aim to upgrade preparedness and response capacities, ensuring stronger health systems and safer communities. 💪 🤝🌿 Together, we are working to stop Mpox in its tracks! 🌿🤝  This initiative is supported by the Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEP III) project, commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development through GIZ.   #OneHealth #MpoxPrevention #PublicHealth #BorderCommunities #HSSEP #SierraLeoneHealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseases #HealthcareTraining #DiseasePrevention  

Decrease in Maternal Deaths at Gbalamuya Health Post   Imagine a pregnant woman facing severe complications, but the nearest healthcare facility is hours away, making timely treatment impossible. This is the reality for many women in Sierra Leone, where maternal deaths remain a critical issue, with the country having one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Without timely intervention and proper care, complications often go untreated, leading to preventable deaths. The GIZ project Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEPIII) and the Kambia district reduced maternal deaths from over 50 per year to around 25 through intensive training and upgraded medical equipment such as delivery kits. The nurses Kadie and Angela and their extensive efforts are prime examples of the projects’ impact on improved maternal care, here at the Gbalamuya Health Post. By enhancing skills in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) and enabling up to 8 antenatal visits per pregnancy, the Health Post now offers early diagnoses and a more personalized approach. The project Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEP III) is commissioned by the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) #GIZinSierraLeone #HSSEP #CommunityEmpowerment #SierraLeone #PublicHealth #MaternalMortality #BEmONC

Kadiatie, a single mother of three has increase the yield of her coconut farm from 25 kg to 225 kg. This enables her to feed her children, send them to school, one of them is even attending Freetown Polytechnic College. Kadiatie was a beneficiary of the Employment Promotion Program (EPP) over the past 5-years. Her 4-hectare coconut farm was rehabilitated, replanted, and expanded to 6 hectares.     Sierra Leone faces high levels of unemployment, especially in rural areas, where access to resources and modern farming techniques is limited. Many smallholder farmers struggle to support their families due to low agricultural yields. This is where EPP steps in, providing training and resources to boost productivity and improve livelihoods to people like Kadiatie.    The Employment Promotion Programme (EPPIV) is commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung and cofinanced by the European Union in Sierra Leone.   #gizsierraleone #sustainabledevelopment #GenderEquality #SierraLeone #germanyinsalone 

In rural areas of Sierra Leone, accessing medical care has long been a challenge, with many communities relying on traditional medicine and facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers. This left thousands without essential medical services, particularly in remote regions like Kambia District, making a reliable presence of health workers in these areas a persistent issue. To address this, the project Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEPIII) supported the development of the Rural Retention Plan, designed to ensure the consistent deployment of healthcare professionals in rural communities.     Nurse Kadie, one of these dedicated health workers, now provides vital medical support to over 4,959 people across 16 catchment villages in Kambia. To further deepen the impact of medical personnel in rural areas, the project also established Facility Management Committees (FMCs). These FMCs bridge the gap between health facilities and local communities, promoting trust, ownership, and participation in healthcare services, through the provision of board and lodging for the medical personnel posted in the communities.    👉 As a result of these interventions, health workers like Nurse Kadie are now posted for six years, ensuring ongoing care and helping to transform access to health services in previously underserved areas.    The project Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEP III) is commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).  #GIZinSierraLeone #HSSEP #CommunityEmpowerment #SierraLeone #PublicHealth 

GIZ-Employment Promotion Programme Hands Over Six Vehicles   Six vehicles were handed over to partners of the GIZ Employment Promotion Programme (EPP). The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) received overall four vehicles and the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDA) each one vehicle. These vehicles will help address logistical challenges, improve service delivery, and enhance coordination within these institutions, further supporting national development goals.   The handover ceremony was held at GIZ’s office with Programme Manager Johann Lieberich and Senior Advisor Joseph Michael. In their remarks, the partners expressed their gratitude, noting that the vehicles would significantly enhance their operational efficiency and impact.   The EPP project is co-financed by the European Union Delegation and commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).  

EnDev Sierra Leone (EnDev SL) proudly announces its decision to accept Result Based Financing (RBF) bids exclusively from members of the Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL). This decision reflects EnDev SL's commitment to strengthening the local renewable energy sector and promoting sustainable growth. By prioritizing REASL members, EnDev SL aims to empower local enterprises and support innovative energy solutions across the country, contributing to economic development and job creation. This initiative is supported by recent agreements with REASL, including a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and a private sector cooperation agreement, focusing on capacity building, knowledge exchange, and technology innovation. EnDev SL remains dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and sustainability in Sierra Leone's renewable energy sector, working closely with REASL and other stakeholders to advance a cleaner, greener future. The driving force behind Energising Development (EnDev) is the partnership of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland: donors who are committed to accelerating energy access. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development coordinate the programme. #GIZinSierraLeone #SustainableDevelopment #EnDev #RenewableEnergy

Musa Tarawally is a prime example of the successful collaboration between GIZ and local farmers in Sierra Leone, where the agriculture sector faces numerous challenges in productivity and the resulting socio-economic status of rural communities. Through the outreach of our Employment Promotion Program (EPPIV), Musa enhanced his farming capabilities due to intensive trainings and the provision of farming material.   The results were impressive, since Musa expanded his farm from 2,5 to 4,5 hectars, and, more importantly, his annual harvest increased from 90kgs to 600kgs. He invested his increased income in another business: a phone charging center, powered by 5 solar panels in a hard-to-reach community where energy is scarce. His successful businesses established him as an important local employer, with 111 day-laborers at his farm and one full-time employee in his charging center.   EPPIV is commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development / Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) and cofinanced by the European Commission.   #GIZinSierraLeone #SustainableDevelopment #EPP #SierraLeone #GermanyinSalone #EuropeanUnion

💡 In a country, where access to clean and reliable energy remains a daily challenge for many, we're thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Renewable Energy Association of Sierra Leone (REASL). This marks a significant step forward in our Energising Development (EnDev) project, aimed at improving Sierra Leone's energy sector with environmentally friendly solutions. The MoU sets the stage for impactful initiatives, including providing financial support and capacity-building for REASL members, bridging technical skills gaps in the renewable energy sector and creating an enabling environment for financial opportunities and supporting the standardization of renewable energy products in Sierra Leone. 📢 We believe that together, we can pave the way for a sustainable energy future in Sierra Leone. As a member of the signing process shares: "We are enthusiastic about the potential for significant advancements in the Sierra Leone energy sector." EnDev is a multi-donor partnership consisting of Germany and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development / Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. In Sierra Leone, the project is co-financed by the European Commission. #GIZinSierraLeone #SustainableDevelopment #SierraLeone #EnDev #EuropeanUnion