Programmes in Sierra Leone
From VSLA savings groups to solar energy — our programmes are built by and for women across all 14 districts of Sierra Leone.
Listen
"Every transformation begins with a conversation."
We begin by listening. Through household surveys, community consultations and participatory research across all 14 districts, we gather evidence on the challenges women face — poverty, exclusion, energy access, financial barriers and more.
Get InvolvedActivities
- Community listening sessions in all 14 districts
- Household surveys on women's economic status
- Focus groups on energy access and enterprise barriers
- Participatory research with female micro-entrepreneurs
- Development of the Women's Prosperity Index
Outcomes
- Evidence base grounded in real needs
- Women's voices shaping programme design
- Annual Women's Prosperity Index report
Organise
"Individual women are strong. Organised women are unstoppable."
We bring women together through Community Action Circles and VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Association) groups. These structures give women collective financial power, social support and a platform for advocacy.
Get InvolvedActivities
- Establishing Community Action Circles across districts
- Training VSLA group leaders and facilitators
- Building women's advocacy networks
- Coordinating district-level women's forums
- Linking groups to local government and NGO partners
Outcomes
- 300+ women in Community Action Circles
- Active VSLA groups across multiple districts
- Women with collective voice in local decisions
Empower
"Skills, savings and solar — the foundations of women's independence."
We equip women with the financial literacy, enterprise skills and energy access they need to build sustainable livelihoods. Our flagship 1 MW Solar Give Away initiative brings clean energy directly to women-led households and enterprises.
Get InvolvedActivities
- Financial literacy and VSLA savings training for 1,500+ women
- Enterprise development and market access support
- 1 MW Solar Give Away — clean energy for women-led households
- Solar business skills and maintenance training
- Access to microfinance and enterprise grants
Outcomes
- 1,500+ women with improved financial skills
- Women-led enterprises with solar energy access
- Progress towards 1 MW solar distribution target
Connect
"Linking women to the networks and resources they deserve."
We connect women in Sierra Leone to markets, diaspora networks, finance, technology and the decision-makers who shape their communities. No woman should be excluded simply because she lacks the right connections.
Get InvolvedActivities
- Diaspora network linking UK and Sierra Leone women
- Market access support for women-led enterprises
- Connections to microfinance institutions and grant-makers
- Digital skills and mobile money training
- Linking community groups to national policy processes
Outcomes
- Women connected to diaspora support and investment
- Women-led enterprises accessing new markets
- Stronger links between communities and institutions
Transform
"Measuring change. Advocating for justice. Building a better Sierra Leone."
We use evidence, partnerships and community action to influence policy and create lasting change. Our Women's Prosperity Index tracks progress across all 14 districts and informs national advocacy.
Get InvolvedActivities
- Producing the Women's Prosperity Index
- Developing district-level baseline reports
- Advocacy for women's economic rights and energy access
- Engaging national government and international partners
- Monitoring and evaluating programme outcomes
Outcomes
- Evidence-based advocacy influencing national policy
- Women's Prosperity Index guiding investment decisions
- A Sierra Leone where women's prosperity is the norm
VSLA Savings Groups
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are the backbone of our financial empowerment work in Sierra Leone. Each group of 15–25 women meets regularly to save, lend and invest — building collective financial power from the ground up.
Support VSLA Groups1 MW Solar Give Away
Our flagship energy programme aims to distribute 1 megawatt of solar energy to women-led households and enterprises across Sierra Leone — bringing light, power and economic opportunity to communities that need it most.
Support the Solar ProgrammeSupport Our Programmes in Sierra Leone
Every contribution — volunteer hours, donations, diaspora connections — helps us reach more women across Sierra Leone.