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Community Action to Restore Lives (CARL), the lead implementing partner of Women’s Forum Sierra Leone under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0 Project, participated in a capacity-building training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) held on Thursday, 21st May 2026, in Moyamba District. The training brought together grassroots CSOs and women’s rights organizations committed to advancing gender equality…
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Community Action to Restore Lives (CARL), with funding support from Purposeful, continues to champion the empowerment of girls and young women through the Girls Circle Collective (GCC) Project, which has now evolved into Girls Movement Building Groups. The initiative seeks to strengthen the leadership, agency, and collective action of girls and young women aged 18–30,…
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Community Action to Restore Lives (CARL) is proud to present the CARL Empowerment for Women and Girls Official Music & Video, an inspiring production that highlights the importance of empowering women and girls through education, sustainable livelihoods, governance awareness, and emergency support.Through the rhythm and voices of our communities, this song reflects the realities, resilience,…
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Access to menstrual hygiene products and education remains a major challenge for many girls living in rural communities. The lack of sanitary materials often contributes to school absenteeism, stigma, and limited opportunities for girls to fully participate in their education and community life.To address this challenge, Community Action to Restore Lives (CARL), with funding support…
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22nd October 2020 – Daresalam, Lokomasama Chiefdom, Port Loko DistrictCommunity Action to Restore Lives (CARL) continues to champion environmental sustainability and community empowerment through its ongoing Tree Planting Project in Daresalam, Lokomasama Chiefdom, Port Loko District.On 22nd October 2020, CARL’s Executive Director, Mrs. Madiana Nyanda Samba, alongside members of the management and field team, conducted…
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28th October 2020 – Daresalam, Lokomasama Chiefdom, Port Loko DistrictCommunity Action to Restore Lives (CARL), through the Irish Aid Funded Project (IAPF) with support from Trocaire, continues to make remarkable progress in empowering women and promoting inclusive community leadership in Daresalam, Lokomasama Chiefdom, Port Loko District.For many years, women in the community faced significant social…
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According to Kathy Calvin, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation:“Girls are one of the most powerful forces for change in the world: When their rights are recognized, their needs are met, and their voices are heard, they drive positive change in their families, their communities, and the world.”This powerful statement reflects the vision…
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Empowering Girls Through Drama and Advocacy in Grafton CommunityLittle by little, the world is beginning to recognize and appreciate the strength, potential, and contributions of women and girls. Across communities, girls are increasingly finding their voices, challenging harmful social norms, and becoming active participants in shaping their futures.Community Action to Restore Lives (CARL), with support…
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Since 2011, Community Action to Restore Lives (CARL) has remained committed to building a just, inclusive, and empowered society for women and girls across Sierra Leone. For the past 15 years, CARL has stood at the forefront of community transformation through impactful interventions in women and girls’ empowerment, education, gender equality, leadership, health, child protection,…