At #ECOWAS2026, our Res. Rep. @FredAmpiah joined H.E. President @julius_maadabio, arriving aboard the government wharf ferry to inaugurate the new International Conference Centre in Lungi alongside #ECOWAS Heads of State at the Mid-Year Summit. Development requires bold and transformational leadership.

Press play on the Day One energy. ▶️🔥 The inaugural #MRUYouthConnekt Forum, through the eyes of the generation living it. 🌍🇸🇱

In the South‑Eastern Region, @UNDPSierraLeone DRR Kevin Petrini visited the Vocational Training Centre for the Blind rehabilitated by UNDP with support from the @GovernmentIndia Over 100 students now access skills training in tailoring, weaving, computer science & soap making proving that inclusive development transforms lives. ♿🌍 #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDG4 #SDG8 #SDG10 #DisabilityInclusion #UNDP #Partnerships

Advancing women-led financial inclusion in Kenema 🇸🇱 @UNDPSierraLeone DRR @KevinPetrini joined the UNCT, Gov't partners, and the @IrlEmbFreetown to visit the first-ever Kenema Women’s Cooperative Union, supported by UNDP, @SendSierraleone and funded by @Irish_Aid. Since launching in Nov 2025, the initiative has reached 1,100+ members, expanding access to affordable finance and empowering women and youth across the South-Eastern Region. 🤝 @mogca_S_L @moped2025 @UNSierraLeone

Turning waste into opportunity ♻️🌱 During a UNCT field mission to Kenema, @UNDPSierraLeone DRR @KevinPetrini visited Green Compost in Agriculture for Development (GCAD), supported through UNDP’s Growth Accelerator Programme. The initiative now produces 50+ tons of compost weekly, creating green jobs, supporting farmers, and advancing the circular economy. #CircularEconomy #InclusiveGrowth #UNDP

Turning skills into jobs! 🤝 During a UNCT field mission led by UN Resident Coordinator Seraphine Wakana @swakana99, UNDP DRR @KevinPetrini visited Sierra Tropical Limited to engage youth trained through a UNDP-private sector partnership. 106 youth gained market-ready skills, with 15+ now employed as machine operators.

#HappeningNow 🇸🇱 @UNDPSierraLeone joined @ecowas_cedeao, Gov't of Sierra Leone @AfCFTA, ITC & GIZ in Freetown today to open the 3-day regional programme on AfCFTA Export Readiness for BSOs and women & youth-owned businesses. Three outcomes: firm-level export readiness, improved knowledge on digital trade tools, and women’s participation in regional trade. #AfCFTA #ECOWAS #SierraLeone

Youth voices. Real impact. 🇸🇱 During a UNCT visit featuring @UNDPSierraLeone DRR @KevinPetrini, the Youth Connekt Centre in Mongo–Falaba, Sierra Leone showcased how young people in the provinces are building skills & driving local change. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/42l2kHx

Throwback Tuesday to an impactful visit 🌱 Watch as @UNDPSierraLeone. Deputy Resident Representative, @KevinPetrini , joined a CF field visit to Big Things Company, highlighting how sustainable agriculture is strengthening resilience, creating livelihoods, and advancing local food systems in Sierra Leone.

During the high-level CF mission, @UNSierraLeone and @UNDPSierraLeone Leone DRR @Kevin Petrini visited Sinkunia PHU—one of 34 facilities in Koinadugu & Falaba solarized under #SolarForHealth. With support from @UNDP and the @GlobalFund , in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, solar energy is powering 24/7 care. In areas where rural electricity is just 4.9%, this means safer births and stronger health services. #CleanEnergy #HealthForAll

Fully funded by @UNDPSierraLeone the Mongo–Falaba Youth Connekt Centre hosted the UN Country Team during a 3-day mission led by @UNSierraLeone with government and UN partners. Led by UNDP #DRR @KevinPetrini the visit spotlighted the district’s only youth hub, building digital and entrepreneurial skills through a computer lab and livelihoods like fish farming and car wash. “Youth voices are driving change, we’re uplifting our communities.” #UNDP #YouthEmpowerment #SDGs

In Kamara Chiefdom, Kono District, UNDP & FAO’s HSJP is strengthening livelihoods, social cohesion & environmental restoration, community voices show real impact and scale-up potential. With UNDP DRR @KevinPetrini, RC @swakana99, @hmkpaka, @IsataMahoi, @FAOSierraLeone Rep Pascaline Barankeba, and partners.

Sustainable agriculture is strengthening resilience in Sierra Leone 🌱 With @moped2025 Minister @Bkenyeh, Min. of Gender and Children’s Affairs @IsataMahoi, RC @swakana99, UNDP DRR @KevinPetrini, Amb. Patrick McManus @IrlEmbFreetown & partners, visit to Big Things Nation showcased a UNDP-supported MSME Growth Accelerator boosting food access, youth jobs & sustainability.

@UNDPSierraLeone’s Deputy Resident Representative @KevinPetrini convened a one-day multi-stakeholder workshop under the #SpotlightInitiative, bringing together CSOs, government, UN agencies, judiciary and parliamentary representatives. Commitment to safety, dignity, and justice for all women and girls in 🇸🇱 driven by trust, partnership, and accountability. #GenderEquality #EndGBV #ForAllWomenAndGirls