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Since its creation in 1961, USAID has become the principal US agency operating worldwide in support of democracy,health,economic development, humanitarian assistance and food security. USAID works through non-governmental and international organization and in cooperation with host governments to improve living conditions in the developing world. 

USAID programs in Sierra Leone are administered through the USAID Mission for both Sierra Leone and Guinea, located at the U.S. Embassy in Conakry, Guinea.

The mission maintains a small field office at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

 
SIERRA LEONE

 

USAID is playing a critical role in assisting Sierra Leone’s transformation from a war-ravaged country to one of Africa’s newest democracies.

The USAID program focuses on local government council and civil society organizations by teaching them advocacy skills, by encouraging open debate and by educating citizens on their rights and duties. The successful 2007 elections reflect this change: USAID promoted trust between communities and the council, generated more income from local tax collection and started the decentralization process. USAID program supported women participation in the election process as future candidates and voters resulting in the election of 16 women to parliament. read more

 
Last updated February 22, 2008.
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