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Sierra Leone Red Cross Society is an auxiliary to the government with the mandate of alleviating human suffering, restoring dignity and improving the lives and conditions of the most vulnerable both in normal times and during emergencies.

21/11/2025

𝐒𝐋𝐑𝐂𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with support from and funding from the Government of Iceland, has successfully concluded inception meetings with district and national stakeholders for the new Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) project.

The initiative will be implemented in 17 fishing communities across five coastal districts —Port Loko, Moyamba, Bonthe, Kambia, and Pujehun. The project aims to strengthen community capacity in disaster preparedness and resilience through effective and sustainable CBDRR approaches, driven by social and behavioural change communication.

These inception meetings brought together key stakeholders from all five districts to build consensus and lay a solid foundation for smooth and impactful project implementation.

21/11/2025

𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐏𝐕 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧!

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is proud to stand with the Ministry of Health’s Expanded Programme on Immunization in the ongoing **HPV MAC Campaign**, helping protect girls across the country from Human Papillomavirus (HPV)—a major cause of cervical cancer.

Our dedicated volunteers and outreach teams are mobilizing **both in-school and out-of-school eligible girls**, ensuring they receive the HPV vaccine. From school visits and community engagements to door-to-door awareness, SLRCS is working closely with parents, teachers, Community Health Workers (CHWs), and local authorities to encourage strong participation.

💉 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝑷𝑽 𝒗𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆, 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆.
Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer in Sierra Leone.

17/11/2025

As the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society is getting ready to respond to another flood disaster in five districts through a DREF project, the National Society has just concluded a 4-day capacity-building training for staff and volunteers from Falaba, Koinadugu, Bonthe, Bo, and Kenema.

Supported by the IFRC, this training focuses on strengthening essential skills in 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱, 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗣𝗦𝗦), 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 (𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹), 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘆𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗘𝗔), 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗖𝗩𝗔) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗚𝗜).

Participants are gaining practical knowledge through demonstrations, group work, simulations, and hands-on digital exercises—ensuring they are ready to deliver timely, inclusive, and life-saving assistance during upcoming flood emergencies.

This initiative reinforces SLRCS’s commitment to a people-centered, community-driven, and accountable response for vulnerable individuals and communities.

11/11/2025

🎬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚
The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is taking health education to communities in an innovative way — 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑴𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒂!
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As part of the Routine Immunization - Find Everyone Everywhere Project funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, SLRCS has launched a mobile cinema initiative in Kerene and Port Loko districts. This initiative brings powerful short films and animations to both rural and urban areas, using visual storytelling to promote the importance of routine immunization, including COVID-19 vaccination.
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The initiative aims to increase community awareness and trust in vaccines, Dispel myths and misinformation about immunization, Encourage positive health-seeking behavior and Link audiences to nearby vaccination services.
Through this creative approach, communities not only learn about the benefits of vaccination but also become active advocates for healthier, better-protected families.
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Together, we’re working to ensure no child is left behind in the fight against preventable diseases. 💉🎥
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07/11/2025

𝐒𝐋𝐑𝐂𝐒 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Kenema Branch, has embarked on a membership drive mobilization exercise aimed at increasing youth participation and strengthening community engagement in humanitarian activities.

The initiative targeted students of Sella Technical Institute, Kamakwie, and the Islamic Secondary School, Kenema, where staff and volunteers sensitized students about the mission, principles, and volunteer opportunities within the Red Cross Movement.

The activity seeks to inspire more young people to join the Red Cross, serve humanity, and contribute positively to their communities.

06/11/2025

𝐒𝐋𝐑𝐂𝐒 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Kenema Branch, has engaged the Sierra Leone Police, Kenema Division, in a fruitful meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration in delivering humanitarian services within the community.

The engagement focused on clarifying the mandate and auxiliary role of the Red Cross as provided for in the Society’s Acts. Discussions also covered the activities and ongoing projects of the Kenema Branch, its support to vulnerable communities, and ways the police can continue to assist in creating a safe and enabling environment for humanitarian work.

This initiative highlights the Kenema Branch’s commitment to building strong partnerships that enhance coordination and promote the Red Cross humanitarian mission in Sierra Leone.

06/11/2025

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, successfully held a one-day Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) Learning and Experience Sharing Workshop on the 5th November 2025 at the Ministry’s Conference Hall in New England Ville, Freetown. This was done through the National Society Development Project (NSD) supported by the Finnish Red Cross, Icelandic Red and British Red Cross.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Disability Commission, Family Support Units, the Rainbow Initiative, the Ministry of Gender, Save the Children, and other partners to share experiences, good practices, and challenges in implementing PGI-related activities.

Discussions focused on strengthening coordination and collaboration among government institutions, civil society organizations, and humanitarian actors working to promote inclusion, gender equity, and the protection of vulnerable groups. Participants also shared valuable lessons and recommendations to enhance PGI-responsive programming across sectors.

Through this engagement, SLRCS reaffirmed its commitment to advancing protection, gender, and inclusion — ensuring that no one is left behind.

06/11/2025

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) joined representatives from 28 African National Societies in a regional Training of Trainers on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) in Immunization, held from October 27–31, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Organized under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Programme and facilitated by UNICEF, IFRC, Africa CDC, and the Mastercard Foundation, the training focused on enhancing participants’ capacity to effectively engage communities, counter misinformation, and promote vaccine confidence.

SLRCS’s participation in this regional initiative underscores its commitment to strengthening community engagement and health communication within Sierra Leone. The knowledge and tools gained will support ongoing efforts to build public trust in immunization and improve community-led health outcomes through the Saving Lives and Livelihoods project.

04/11/2025

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society has reaffirmed its strong commitment to promoting safety, respect, and accountability through a one-day Safeguarding and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Training and Awareness session held on 28th October 2025 at the Family Kingdom in Freetown. The event brought together staff, volunteers, partners, service providers, and representatives from line ministries to strengthen understanding and implementation of safeguarding principles across all levels of engagement. Opening statements from a member of the Governing Board and the Secretary General set the tone for an inspiring day, emphasizing that safeguarding is not just a policy but a culture that defines the organization’s humanitarian work. Facilitated by the Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) focal point, the interactive session featured group discussions and real-life scenarios that deepened participants’ awareness of reporting mechanisms, ethical behavior, and accountability in service delivery. By the end of the day, participants walked away with renewed energy to uphold Red Cross values of dignity, transparency, and protection for all, reinforcing the Society’s mission to serve humanity with compassion and integrity.

01/11/2025

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, through the GAVI, the vaccine Alliance funded project, has implemented an innovative mobile cinema initiative to promote vaccination in hard to reach communities in kambia district, combining impactful visual storytelling with local community drama and comedy. Before watching the videos, community members were engaged with questions to assess their existing knowledge and understanding of routine immunization, creating a foundation for meaningful learning. After viewing educational films, animations, that highlighted the importance, safety, and efficacy of routine immunization—including COVID-19 vaccines—the community drama team, composed of local residents, performed relatable plays in their own language, captivating audiences and addressing myths in a culturally resonant way. The team also asked participants what they had learned and if their perceptions had changed, fostering reflection and reinforcing key messages. This approach not only increased awareness and dispelled misconceptions but also built trust in healthcare workers and encouraged positive health behaviors, empowering community members to become vaccine advocates and ultimately supporting improved immunization coverage for a healthier Sierra Leone.

08/10/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

The Red Cross emblem, designed in 1864, is a symbol of protection. It is the opposite of the Swiss flag, chosen for its universality and neutrality. It is not a logo, it is a promise.

A promise we can still keep. Respect for the Fundamental Principles is not an end in itself, but a means to preserve this promise. Humanity is our reason for being. Neutrality is what allows us to engage with all parties to reach those in need. Impartiality ensures that aid goes only to those who need it most.

We call on States to safeguard humanitarian space. To ensure that sanctions do not hinder aid. To protect our emblems so they continue to provide safe access. To combat disinformation.

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍. 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔.

08/10/2025

𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬

Imagine a battlefield, the chaos, the confusion. It was in such a context, well over 60 years ago, that the idea of principled humanitarian action was born. It wasn't formally adopted until 1965, but it has always been our backbone.

The 7 Fundamental Principles weren't born in an office. They are the fruit of field experience, of the need to make ethical choices in the worst crises. They are our compass in the storm, the one that allows us to negotiate access across front lines, reunite separated families, and mobilize thousands of volunteers with complete impartiality. 2.

They are not abstract. They are operational. They make the difference between life and death.

👉 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖: 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑵𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎, 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.

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