Official Website of
Ministry of Social Welfare
Empowering and transforming the lives of vulnerable or underprivileged persons and families including young people, women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. We do this through coordinated development and implementation of laws, policies, and programs that promote their welfare and safeguard their rights including religious tolerance.
Institutional framework
What guides our work
Our Mission
Empowering and transforming the lives of vulnerable and underprivileged persons or families, communities, including young people, women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. We do this through coordinated development and implementation of laws, policies and programmes that promote their welfare and safeguard their rights; as well as promote religious tolerance.
Read moreOur Vision
A Sierra Leone in which the rights of vulnerable and underprivileged persons or families are respected, including their equal access to available opportunities, resources and appropriate services in communities.
Read moreOur Mandate
We are committed to the following institutional values: Commitment - Protecting and empowering marginalized groups, and to creating a fair and just society whereby all citizens are viewed and treated as equally important members of society
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From the Minister
Welcome message
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Ministry of Social Welfare.
Our Ministry is committed to promoting the dignity, well-being, and inclusion of every citizen by developing and implementing policies and programmes that protect the rights of vulnerable individuals and strengthen social protection systems. We work tirelessly to support children, older persons, persons with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence, and other vulnerable groups, ensuring that no one is left behind.
This website serves as a gateway to information about our mandate, policies, services, programmes, and ongoing initiatives. It has been designed to enhance transparency, improve access to public information, and foster meaningful engagement between the Ministry, our partners, and the citizens we serve.
We recognize that achieving sustainable social development requires collaboration. We therefore value the contributions of government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities across the country. Together, we can build a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
I encourage you to explore our website, stay informed about our work, and engage with us by sharing your ideas, feedback, and suggestions. Your participation is essential as we continue to improve the quality and accessibility of social welfare services.
Hon. Mrs. Melrose Karminty
Minister of Social welfare
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