Sierra Leone’s partnership with international development organisation, Trócaire, is set to receive renewed momentum as the Government moves to strengthen cooperation in areas critical to national development, including climate resilience, women’s empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
The commitment emerged during a high-level meeting between Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, and Trócaire Chief Executive Officer, Seán Farrell, on 28 July 2026, where both sides reviewed the organisation’s longstanding interventions and explored opportunities for deeper collaboration.
Vice President Juldeh Jalloh said the engagement provided an opportunity to discuss Trócaire’s continued support to Sierra Leone, particularly programmes focused on improving the livelihoods of vulnerable communities and addressing key social and environmental challenges.
“I met with Mr. Seán Farrell, the CEO of Trócaire, to discuss the organization’s longstanding partnership with Sierra Leone and its ongoing programmes supporting gender equality, climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods and community development,” the Vice President stated.
The discussions come at a time when Sierra Leone continues to prioritise partnerships that support inclusive development, strengthen community resilience and address the growing impacts of climate change.
For over three decades, Trócaire has worked with government institutions and local civil society organisations in Sierra Leone, implementing programmes aimed at improving livelihoods, promoting human rights and supporting vulnerable groups.
Since beginning operations in the country in 1995, the Irish-based organisation has focused its work on climate and environmental justice, women and girls’ empowerment, humanitarian preparedness and strengthening local institutions.
One of Trócaire’s major areas of intervention has been supporting communities affected by climate change through climate-smart agriculture, sustainable natural resource management and initiatives aimed at reducing food insecurity.
The organisation has also prioritised gender equality through programmes designed to prevent gender-based violence, promote women’s leadership and increase women’s participation in social, political and economic decision-making.
Trócaire reports that more than 22,000 people have benefited from its women’s empowerment programmes, which seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen the role of women in community development.
Beyond direct interventions, the organisation has adopted a localisation approach by working closely with Sierra Leonean civil society organisations, including the Agency for Advocacy and Development Sierra Leone (AAD-SL) and the Kambia District Development and Rehabilitation Organisation (KADDRO).
Through these partnerships, Trócaire supports local organisations with technical and institutional capacity building, allowing communities to take greater ownership of development initiatives and improve responses during humanitarian emergencies.
The renewed engagement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Trócaire highlights the continued importance of strategic partnerships in tackling development challenges and advancing national priorities.
As Sierra Leone works towards sustainable economic growth and improved social outcomes, cooperation with organisations such as Trócaire remains a key component in supporting vulnerable populations, strengthening resilience and achieving the country’s development goals.