Ambassador and Wife Give Boost to Medical School
As part of the Embassy’s continuing efforts to assist the education sector, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone Michael Owen and his wife Annerieke donated books on infectious and other diseases to University of Sierra Leone medical school.
Embassy and Local Youth Honor MLK's Legacy
On January 14, the Public Affairs Section supported two community youth projects organized by an Intl. Visitor alumnus
Prominent Salone Journalist Visits U.S.
In late 2011, the President of the SL Assoc. of Journalists participated in the prestigious International Visitors Program.
U.S. Helps Fight Corruption in Salone
The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission, hosted a regional Anti-Corruption Workshop in Freetown from 12-16 Dec.
Current Items
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Request for Concept Papers: Expanding Participation for People with Disabilities
The U.S. Mission in Sierra Leone is seeking request for concept papers on behalf of the United States Agency for International Development /Sierra Leone to increase participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacities of disabled people’s organizations (DPOs).
2011 Programs and Events
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Single Mother Wins Master Farmer Award
Hawa Marah won the Master Farmer Award for 2011. Hawa’s ABC is among 15 such centers established by the government’s Smallholder Commercialization Program in Koinadugu district with support from the USAID-financed PAGE program
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Embassy Promotes Investment in Sierra Leone
On November 17, U.S. Ambassador Michael Owen and the U.S.-Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception for the business community.
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Exhibit Highlights Salone-U.S. History
U.S. historian and former Peace Corps Volunteer Joseph Opala spoke at the opening of an exhibit on the Bunce Island slave fort.
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U.S. Soldier Trains Troops in Sierra Leone
For Sgt. 1st Class Grady Hyatt, teaching combat skills to African partner nation soldiers is a full time job.
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