The Resilience Action Network Africa (RANA), in partnership with Resilience Action Network International (RANI), successfully launched its national Sierra Leone Working Group on Tuesday, 10th February. The high-level event, held at the Country Lodge Hotel in Hill Station, convened under the theme “Driving Networked Advocacy to Advance Africa’s Resilience.”
The launch brought together civil society leaders, policymakers, development partners, and community-based organizations to explore the power of collective action in strengthening resilience across Sierra Leone’s key sectors.
The Working Group was officially inaugurated by Theresa Grace Masuba, Executive Director of the Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD), and Mr. Mohamed Sesay, Executive Director of AIDE Sierra Leone. Their joint leadership underscored the critical role of civil society collaboration, partnership, and shared responsibility in advancing resilience initiatives.
Throughout the event, speakers and participants emphasized that effective resilience must be rooted in local contexts and fueled by coordinated efforts among civil society, government institutions, and development partners. Key discussions focused on amplifying community and youth voices, aligning advocacy with evidence, and enhancing coordination to shape policy and practice.
The establishment of the RANA Sierra Leone Working Group represents a major step forward in creating a structured platform for joint learning, advocacy, and action. Participants reaffirmed their dedication to active engagement, evidence sharing, and collective efforts to achieve inclusive and sustainable resilience outcomes. A central insight from the proceedings highlighted that ‘Networking’ stands as RANA’s most vital resource.
The event concluded with a renewed sense of optimism and a shared commitment to transforming dialogue into coordinated action, influential policy engagement, and measurable impact, ultimately contributing to greater resilience, peace, and sustainable development nationwide.
