UNDP in Sierra Leone

This is the Cotton Tree - where history meets heritage. This Freetown landmark symbolizes Sierra Leone's journey from freedom to growth. We celebrate its significance and the stories it holds. 📽️ @OfficialSamaKai documenting stories of resilience with @UNDPSierraLeone.

The #G20DWG ministerial kicked off strong; exchanges on financing for development, global public goods, & social protection. As the world looks to Africa, SA's #G20 presidency is setting the tone & asserting Africa as not just at the table, but shaping the 🌍 development agenda.

Exciting news! @UNDPSierraLeone, with support from the Government of China, is unveiling a project that will provide furniture to schools and universities, helping create better learning spaces and brighter futures for students across 🇸🇱. Stay tuned for updates! @Amb_WangQing

🔆 @UNDPSierraLeone has completed the installation of solar lighting systems in 2,183 rural households across Sierra Leone. Now, families in 6 districts have sustainable & reliable energy to boost education, livelihoods & well-being. #PartnersAtCore @FredAmpiah

Today we bid farewell to Desmonda Aminata Cole, who was a photography intern with @UNDPSierraLeone. Thank you for your service to humanity. #RIPDesmonda

🤝Thanks to China 🇨🇳, @UNDPSierraLeone , partnering with the Government of #SierraLeone is set to provide furniture to basic schools, TVETs, and universities in 13 districts under the “Supporting Access to Education” project ,which was launched today.🇸🇱 @Amb_WangQing @FredAmpiah

@UNDPSierraLeone & the Office of the Chief Minister convened a productive Elections Project Board meeting, advancing the 2025 workplan on electoral reform, inter-party dialogue & media literacy. Thanks to @EUinSierraLeone, @CanadainSL, @IcelandinSalone, @IrlEmbFreetown & #PBF

Curious to learn more about the “Supporting Access to Education through the Provision of Furniture to Schools and Higher Education Institutions” project? Watch this short video for the details. @Amb_WangQing @FredAmpiah @UNDPAfrica @MoiceComm @WurieHaja @ConradSackey

It was a watch party to behold.🙏 Thank you, Secretary-General @antonioguterres , for your bold and timely address on climate change. Your words are a powerful reminder that the shift to clean energy is not only necessary — it’s already underway. RC @swakana99 thank you for…

Happening now @UNDPSierraLeone, with support from the Government of China, is unveiling a project to provide furniture to schools and universities, transforming learning spaces for students across 🇸🇱. Stay tuned for updates! @Amb_WangQing @FredAmpiah

In Addis Ababa today, countries met to strengthen how biodiversity knowledge informs policy and action. Co-hosted by @UNDPAfrica, @UNBiodiversity & @UNEP, the workshop supports efforts to meet national targets and global commitments.

Innovation is at the heart of Africa’s transformation @UNDPAfrica is proud to support homegrown solutions that respond to local challenges, from digital public infrastructure to youth-led startups Let’s scale what works The Kampala Declaration lays a clear path for action #HLPF

Countries that cling to fossil fuels are sabotaging their economies. Driving up costs, undermining competitiveness, locking-in stranded assets. They are missing the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century: the renewable energy revolution.

“Let’s build a future that is not only green – but just. Not only fast – but fair. Not only transformative – but inclusive.” @antonioguterres says this is our moment of opportunity to power the future of humanity with renewable energy. un.org/en/climatechan… #ClimateAction

Thank you, Senegal, for the warm welcome & productive engagements! Our #ResRep @FredAmpiah & the People-Centred Lead, Tanzila Sankoh have wrapped up strategic meetings in Dakar 🇸🇳 with partners - @isdb_group, @MastercardFdn, @UNV_ROWCA & @UNDPWACA to advance development goals.

Join us on 25 July for a sub-regional dialogue on UNDP’s digital initiatives in West and Central Africa and discover how to empower youth through #tech, #innovation, and impact. 🔗 Register now : bit.ly/4m1M4TA #Youth4Digital #Timbuktoo #YouthConnekt

Cette rencontre a permis de : ✅Faire le point sur les avancées du projet depuis son lancement ; ✅Valider les plans de travail 2025 ; ✅Renforcer la coordination régionale autour de l’autonomisation de PME dirigées par des femmes dans la chaîne de valeur du riz. #EWASME

Jeudi dernier à Dakar, le projet #EWASME a réuni les représentants du Sénégal, du Niger, de la Guinée et de la Sierra Leone pour sa toute première réunion de pilotage régional. #Agriculture #DéveloppementInclusif #FilièreRiz

Turning Trash to Treasure♻️ In #Zambia 🇿🇲, Ndowana Farming Club turns poultry feathers into pillows, duvets & backpacks. This is reducing pollution, creating jobs & empowering women. Thanks to @GEF_SGP for supporting this impact #ForPeopleForPlanet. ➡️bit.ly/4lV4FR2

If you have bought fresh veggies in a Freetown supermarket, they may have come from Adam’s Garden. This agribusiness uses greenhouse tech to grow 20+ crops. With support from @UNDPSierraLeone , they’ve expanded from 23 to 27 greenhouses, making year-round supply a reality.

What happens when you invest in one woman? You uplift a community. With support from @UNDPSierraLeone, through equipment, seeds & training, Madam Jenneh is impacting communities while growing her agribusiness. She is sharing her opportunity with other women. #PartnersAtCore