SIERRA LEONE
In Sierra Leone, Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD-SL) works to strengthen policies and programs that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the promotion of gender equality, good health, Clean Water & Sanitation, quality education, and peacebuilding.
EDUCATION
This program is in support of SDG # 4 (Quality Education) aimed at providing access to equality education for Sierra Leonean children with a focus on girls, orphans, and children affected by conflict in school through scholarships and after-school/ vacation programs.
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Disadvantaged Girls Scholarship Program;
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Children Study & Play Program
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Academic Excellence Award
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Girl Read Project
CLEAN WATER & SANITATION
GASD-SL WASH Program is in support of SDGs # 6 geared toward minimizing water sanitation and hygiene-related challenges by increasing access to safe water supply, fostering proper sanitation facilities, and promoting proper hygienic practices. GASD-SL is a member of the Youth WASH Coalition Africa.
Program focus:
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WASH Policy Advocacy
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WASH Research
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WASH Sensitization & Awareness
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WASH in Schools
GENDER EQUALITY PROGRAM
GASD-SL Gender program is in support of SDGs #5 that seeks to provide support to women and girls through leadership development, empowerment, political participation, and policy advocacy;
Program focus:
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SGBV Awareness & Advocacy
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Young Women Leadership Forum
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SEA in Schools
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Annual Gender Equity Summit
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16 days of Activism
HEALTH
GASD-SL is helping to raise community health standards by fostering community engagement in disease prevention and control. This program is in support of SDGs # 3 (Good Health & Well-being)
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HIV/AIDS Prevention
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Sexual & Reproductive Health Education
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Tobaccolusis prevention
