Building Resilient Communities & Protecting Sierra Leone’s Forests

SHADE NGO empowers communities in Sierra Leone through sustainable development, forest conservation, women’s livelihoods, education, and health initiatives since 2012.

About SHADE

Discover our mission, vision, and core values driving sustainable development in Sierra Leone.

Our Mission

SHADE (Sustainable Human and Environmental Development Agency), established in 2012, is a registered Sierra Leonean NGO based in Sierra Leone. We work to protect forests, improve water catchments, strengthen women’s livelihoods, enhance education, and promote community health.

Our Vision

A sustainable future where Sierra Leone’s communities thrive in harmony with their natural environment.

Core Values

  • Community Empowerment
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Inclusivity and Equity
  • Transparency and Accountability
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SHADE community gathering in Sierra Leone

Our Impact

Since 2012, SHADE has made a tangible difference in Sierra Leone’s communities.

10,000+ Trees Planted

Through the One-Village-One-Forest initiative, we’ve restored biodiversity.

500+ Women Empowered

Women’s Livelihoods program supports financial independence.

15+ Communities Served

Health & WASH initiatives improve sanitation and water access.

10+ Schools Supported

Educational resources and training for Sierra Leone’s students.

Our Programs

Explore our initiatives in forest conservation, livelihoods, education, and community development.

One-Village-One-Forest initiative

One-Village-One-Forest

Community-led forest protection and agroforestry to preserve biodiversity.

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Women’s savings groups

Women’s Livelihoods

Household Savings & Loan Schemes empowering women through financial inclusion.

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Sanitation and watershed protection

Health & WASH

Sanitation marketing and watershed protection to improve community health.

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School Support initiative

School Support

Supporting schools with resources, training, and community engagement.

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Tree Crop Rehabilitation

Tree Crop Rehabilitation

Restoring cocoa and coffee plantations for sustainable livelihoods.

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Our Partners

We collaborate with global and local organizations to drive sustainable impact.

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Trócaire

Collaborating to support sustainable development and community empowerment in Sierra Leone.

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USAID

Partnered for sustainable transboundary forest management in the Outamba-Kilimi project (2012–2015).

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UNICEF

Collaborated on MAM/SAM/IMAM nutrition and feeding programs for vulnerable communities.

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Bioclimate

Supported community-led conservation and livelihoods programs Sierra Leone.

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