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Sierra Leone

In 2021, in Sierra Leone, the Fund combines dispute resolution at the local level with support for livelihoods to encourage community-driven solutions that engage young people in decision-making and conflict prevention. In Moyamba and Pujehun districts, thus far, 26 of 78 disputes between communities and private companies have been resolved through Fund-supported grievance redress committees. Through the same initiative of WFP and UNDP, the repair of irrigation canals by 3,600 young people has reduced tensions between farmers¡¯ associations and private companies, resulting in no instances of violence since the repairs were made. In Tonkolili and Pujehun districts, a $1.4 million project of the organization Cordaid has helped community-based dispute resolution mechanisms to be more inclusive of young people. Youth empowerment has been reinforced by a $3 million project of FAO, UNDP and UNFPA through which 418 young people at risk of gang recruitment have joined local decision-making mechanisms, have been provided support through socioeconomic opportunities and have been encouraged to work with authorities to devise better initiatives for youth engagement and reintegration.

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Project Evaluations

Mission Possible: As women take the lead in Sierra Leone, the future brightens

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