Sierra Leone

Leading with purpose: Shaping the future in Sierra Leone

By Mary Kate Wilson • March 7, 2025

Mabinty Thullay turned financial independence into a leadership role, becoming the first female teacher in her village school. Now, she’s inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps.

The 10 most-read CARE News & Stories features from 2024

By Becca Mountain • January 11, 2025

These powerful stories capture the spirit of resilience, courage, and hope that carried us through 2024.

The 10 most impactful photos from CARE’s 2024 global image library

By Chandra Prasad, with CARE Staff • December 20, 2024

These powerful images capture stories of resilience, courage, and hope amidst war, climate disasters, and humanitarian crises.

Cradle of courage: a lone nurse in Sierra Leone bringing new life into the world

By Mary Kate Wilson • March 26, 2024

In Sierra Leone, one of the countries with the highest maternal death rates in the world, nurse Zainab works tirelessly to save lives at a remote clinic, ensuring no mother dies on her watch.

The world’s best-dressed nurse is in Sierra Leone: #SheLeadsTheWorld

By Mary Kate Wilson • March 1, 2024

For International Women's Day 2024, CARE and acclaimed photographer Nigel Barker traveled to Sierra Leone to capture the essence and power of women's leadership through portraiture. Kadiatu was just one of the leaders the team met with.

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A birth story from Sierra Leone: “Take my baby, mama. I’m going to die”

By Jacky Habib • November 10, 2023

Isatu's story of losing her daughter to childbirth complications in Sierra Leone, highlighting the dire need for accessible maternal healthcare.

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

By CARE Staff • December 18, 2020

In a difficult year, these stories offered hope, strength and inspiration.

Women Photographers of West Africa

By CARE Staff • October 30, 2020

5 women from 5 countries document the impact of COVID-19 on their communities.

Sierra Leone Reverses Ban on Pregnant Students

By Jacky Habib • September 8, 2020

In a policy reversal by the government of Sierra Leone, pregnant students can now attend mainstream schools.

How Women are Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country with the Highest Rates In the World

By Jacky Habib • May 9, 2020

Women in Sierra Leone face major risks when giving birth. Family planning, community nurses, emergency vehicles, and more, are all part of the solutions that aim to tackle this problem.

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