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Kono District, Sierra Leone

Advancing Environmental Justice & Women’s Rights.

We empower community-based advocacy in the mining heartlands of Kono, building a sustainable future through equity and restoration.

2,600+
Trees Planted
4
Mining Communities
2018
Founded in
CBO SL
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Environmental advocate

Giving a Voice to the
Unseen Challenges.

In the heart of Kono's mining districts, women are often the first to feel the impact of environmental degradation but the last to be heard. WAfEJD was founded in 2018 to change this dynamic.

We operate at the intersection of gender equity and environmental restoration, ensuring that those most impacted by resource extraction lead the conversation on recovery.

Our Strategic Approach

Strategic Pillars

Our Core Focus Areas

Environmental Justice

Holding industrial actors accountable for land restoration and toxic mitigation.

Women Empowerment

Securing land rights and economic independence for rural women in mining belts.

Climate Advocacy

Advocating for climate resilience and protection against global temperature shifts.

Child Protection

Ensuring safe, toxic-free environments for children in resource-intensive zones.

Sustainability

Promoting regenerative agriculture as a viable alternative to mining extraction.

Policy Reform

Influencing national legislation and local chiefdom bylaws for better governance.

"Before WAfEJD, our community remained silent as our lands were cleared for mineral extraction. Today, we are organized, vocal, and leading the restoration efforts."

Kono Community Lead

Strategic Global Partners

Environmental Protection Agency
United Nations Volunteers
Global Greengrants Fund
Talking Drum Studio

Join the movement for
sustainable communities.

Your partnership scales our impact directly. Join us in building a future where environmental integrity and gender equity are non-negotiable.