Sierra Leone

Map of Sierra Leone


Population: 5.3 million

Urban Population:38%

Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups: Temne 35%
Mende 31%
Limba 8%
Kono 5%
Kriole 2%

Religions:Muslim - 60%
Traditional beliefs - 30%
Christian - 10%

Population Growth Rate:2.249%

Life Expectancy: 48 years

Infant Mortality: 123 per 1,000 live births

Maternal Mortality Rate: 2,100 per 100,000 live births

GDP Per Capita: $679

Percentage of Literate Adult Males: 46.9%

Percentage of Literate Adult Females: 24.4%

Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water
:
53%

HIV Prevalence: 1.7%

Country Description:

CARE began work in Sierra Leone in 1961, initially focusing on school food programs to improve children’s nutrition. More recently, CARE Serra Leone’s priorities have become economic development & food security and public health. By understanding and addressing the underlying causes of poverty CARE is focusing its efforts on long term goals to help the people of Sierra Leone improve their livelihood.


Project Information

Project NameProject CountryProject Type
Food Security - A Rights Based ApproachSierra LeoneRehabilitation
CANADA Fund For Local Initiatives (CFLI)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
Condom Social Marketing ProjectSierra LeoneDevelopment
The Health of the Child - USAID Child Survival ProjectSierra LeoneDevelopment
CORADSierra LeoneDevelopment
Malaria Outreach and Safety Program (MOSI)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
Northern Province Rehabilitation and Development Project (NPRDI)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
CORAD Promoting Linkages for Livelihood Security & Economic Development (LINKS)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
Enhancing Interaction and Interface Between Civil Society and the State to Improve Poor People's Lives (ENCISS)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
Promoting Food Access, Rights and Community Mobilisation (ProFARM)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
Livelihood Enhancement and Asset Creation (LEAD) ProgramSierra LeoneDevelopment
War Wounded Camp ProjectSierra LeoneRehabilitation
Sustainable Agriculture Development in Koinadugu District (SADev)Sierra LeoneDevelopment
Conservation Agriculture Project with Land Tenure Support for Women and YouthSierra LeoneDevelopment
EMOP - Expanding Microfinance Opportunities to PoorSierra LeoneDevelopment


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