At Wellness & Development for Women in Sierra Leone (WDW-SL), our programs are designed to improve women’s health and wellbeing while strengthening economic empowerment and capacity building for women and girls.
Our initiatives are delivered through community outreach, training, and partnerships, with a strong focus on dignity, sustainability, and local ownership.
🩺 Women’s Health, Wellness & Dignity
WDW-SL promotes the physical, mental, and reproductive health of women and girls by improving access to essential healthcare services and preventive health education.
Key Focus Areas:
- Community health outreach and mobile health services
- Maternal, reproductive, and adolescent health education
- Nutrition education and healthy living practices
- Menstrual health and hygiene education
- Mental health awareness and basic psychosocial support
- Household hygiene and sanitation education to prevent disease
These programs help women and girls live healthier lives, reduce preventable illness, and maintain dignity and wellbeing.
🚰 Women’s Economic Empowerment & Capacity Building
WDW-SL strengthens women’s economic resilience by equipping them with skills, knowledge, and opportunities to generate income and lead within their communities.
Key Focus Areas:
- Vocational and life-skills training for women and girls
- Entrepreneurship and small business development
- Financial literacy, savings, and income-generation initiatives
- Support for women-led micro-enterprises
- Leadership development and mentorship for women and girls
These programs support women and girls to achieve economic independence, increase household income, and contribute to community development.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
WDW-SL works closely with communities, local organizations, and government institutions to ensure our programs are effective, inclusive, and sustainable.
Our engagement includes:
- Community awareness and outreach activities
- Collaboration with health and gender stakeholders
- Strengthening local participation and ownership
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Women-centered and culturally respectful programming
- Accountability and transparency
- Long-term impact for women, girls, and families
Together, we are building a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable Sierra Leone — where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive.
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