Monday, 8th July 2025 marked a historic moment for Sierra Leone’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, as His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially launched the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project and the National WASH Sector Development Programme (NWASHSDP) at the Bintumani…
As world leaders, finance ministers, and sector specialists prepare for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the global community finds itself at a decisive moment. The upcoming FfD4, immediately preceding the Sanitation and Water For All (SWA) Sector Ministers’ Meeting in Madrid will not be just another conference. It is an urgent…
Over the past few years, Sierra Leone has made significant macroeconomic progress. Inflation, which stood at a daunting 54.5% in 2020, has been reduced to 20.2% by 2024. This reflects deliberate fiscal consolidation and stabilization reforms. Yet, while macroeconomic indicators are improving, the real impact on essential services—particularly in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)—remains limited….
The recent transfer of Sierra Leone’s sanitation mandate from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is a bold policy shift that reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening WASH governance. However, such a fundamental change in institutional responsibility must be guided by deliberate planning, inclusive engagement, and a clear operational roadmap. As stakeholders across government, civil society, and development partners observe this transition, it is vital to ask: Are we asking the right questions?
As part of the ongoing efforts to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities, the District Health Management Team (DHMT) in Kono hosts a training session on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT). This intervention forms part of the ongoing FCDO-funded project on Strengthening WASH Systems for Health, currently…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – March 28, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Sierra Leone, WASHNet, in partnership with GOAL, presented a comprehensive policy brief to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. This pivotal event took place during a high-level ministerial briefing with the Honorable…
In a significant stride towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6—ensuring access to water and sanitation for all, Sierra Leone has officially joined the Heads of State Initiative for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). This global movement, supported by Sanitation and Water for All (SWA), the Government of the Netherlands, and UNICEF, aims to elevate WASH…
She sat quietly on a concrete rail, her back resting against a worn wall just outside the Baiima Community Health Post. In her arms, wrapped carefully in bright cloth, was her newborn child. Only hours earlier, she had given birth. Now, she was already outside the facility, preparing to return home. There was no sign…