The Sierra Leone Network on the Right to Food (SiLNoRF), in partnership with WellFound Sierra Leone and with funding support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Welthungerhilfe (WHH), has officially launched the SLE 1128 Project in Moyamba District. Held at the Moyamba District Council Hall, the launch brought together government officials, development partners, technical experts, and community stakeholders in a unified commitment to addressing food insecurity, strengthening rural livelihoods, and advancing sustainable development outcomes across 30 communities in the district. This milestone marks the commencement of a multi-year intervention designed to transform agricultural productivity, improve household nutrition, and strengthen climate resilience through an integrated, rights-based approach.
A Strategic Partnership for Rural Transformation
The launch event was graced by key national and international stakeholders, reflecting the strong collaboration underpinning the project’s implementation. Distinguished attendees included:
- Ms. Zuzana Brehova, Head of Programmes, Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
- Hon. Sahr Hemore, Deputy Minister of Agriculture II
- Mr. Abass J. Kamara, Deputy National Coordinator, SiLNoRF
- Mr. Lansana H. Sowa, Head of Programmes, SiLNoRF
- Mr. Andrew Mustapha, Country & Programme Director, WellFound Sierra Leone
- Representatives of Moyamba District Council
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
- National Protected Area Authority (NPAA)
- Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources
Their participation reaffirmed a shared understanding that sustainable food systems require coordinated action across agriculture, environment, governance, and community development sectors.
About the SLE 1128 Project
Project Title:
Increasing Agricultural Productivity to Reduce Hunger among the Rural Poor Population in Moyamba District, Sierra Leone
Implementation Period:
November 2025 – October 2028
Coverage Area:
30 rural communities in Moyamba District
Funding:
€1.8 million, provided by BMZ through WHH
Implementing Partners:
- Sierra Leone Network on the Right to Food (SiLNoRF)
- WellFound Sierra Leone
Project Rationale: Addressing Structural Drivers of Food Insecurity
Despite its strong agricultural potential, Moyamba District remains one of the most food-insecure regions in Sierra Leone. The majority of rural households depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, yet productivity remains low due to persistent structural and environmental challenges.
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