Sierra Leone is a country located in West Africa and emerged from a decade of civil war in 2002, with the help of Britain, the former colonial power, and a large United Nations peacekeeping mission.

More than 17,000 foreign troops disarmed tens of thousands of rebels and militia fighters. The country now faces the challenge of reconstruction.

Education is one of the government’s highest priorities. Enrolment levels are increasing year but the gender gap is still widening, indicating that efforts are still needed in this regard.

GATE is currently looking at the prospect of expanding in this region. If you have contacts in this region and would like to start a GATE here, please contact us at info@gatetoafrica.org 

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