Sierra Leone, located on the west coast of Africa, is a tropical country with a difficult history, which has affected the economy and communities living here.
Sadly, a civil war running from 1991 to 2002 devastated the country and displaced more than 2 million people – about a third of the population. Sierra Leone was also one of the countries hit hardest by the Ebola virus.
A better world needs all of us. That’s why CAFOD continues to work closely with local experts who have lived experience within the communities they serve. We focus on strengthening long-term solutions, such as supporting farmers to overcome challenges related to the climate crisis, and helping families recover from the impact of the recent civil war.
