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NovABC-Development, through the Ireland Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) project and with support from Irish Aid and Trócaire, has taken a significant step toward empowering women and adolescent girls for leadership and political participation in Sierra Leone. In Kambia District, the organisation convened 75 aspiring women leaders—including councillors, community mobilizers, and first-time political aspirants—for the first in a series of accompaniment trainings designed to strengthen their confidence, leadership skills, and readiness to participate actively in governance ahead of the 2028 elections....
ABC-Development has taken another decisive step toward strengthening grassroots economic resilience in Sierra Leone by successfully training 80 aspiring entrepreneurs from Magbema and Bramaia Chiefdoms during an intensive two-day workshop. The training, delivered under the USAID-funded initiative “Strengthening Peace Infrastructure and Accountability through Community-led Peace-building and Empowerment of Women and Youth as Leaders in Sierra Leone” (P2P), equipped participants, 48 women and 32 men, with essential business and leadership skills needed to establish and manage sustainable micro-enterprises. Led by Program...
In the communities of Kambia District, Sierra Leone, ABC-Development is leading an initiative that is reshaping the way women participate in governance and social accountability. Through its Annual Accountability Policy Dialogue, the organization is creating spaces where women’s voices are not only heard but actively included in decisions that affect their communities. This project brings together councillors, government officials, community leaders, and young women—including those living with disabilities—to discuss real challenges and explore practical solutions for inclusive governance. Participants from...
