Sierra Leone Red Cross Society Today

Representatives of the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society recently participated in a week-long Malaria Alliance Prevention Workshop aimed at strengthening preparedness for the potential 2027 Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITN) distribution campaign.

The workshop, sponsored by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, was held from 6th to 12th May 2026 and brought together participants from the Sierra Leone National Malaria Programme, Red Cross Movement partners, and government ministries from Uganda, Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia.

The training focused on enhancing the capacity of Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) and health education personnel in preparation for future malaria prevention initiatives, including planned ITN and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaigns.

This engagement reflects the continued commitment of the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society to building staff capacity and supporting effective community health interventions in the fight against malaria.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: “𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑰𝒏 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚".

As part of the national celebration, the National Headquarters launched its Emergency Response to Road Accidents Initiative along the Masiaka–Bo and Masiaka–Makeni highways. The initiative aims to improve rapid response, emergency care, and safer management of road accidents through a coordinated operational system.

The launch also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, Drivers Union, Bike Riders Union, and other key partners.

Across the country, Red Cross branches organized impactful activities to celebrate the day and reaffirm their commitment to humanitarian service:
• Kambia Branch delivered a First Aid lecture to personnel of the Kambia Police Division.
• Kono Branch engaged in various community service activities. • Bombali Branch joined worshippers at the Makeni Central Mosque for Juma’ah prayers, offering prayers for the continued success of humanitarian services.
• Bonthe Branch participated in a radio discussion programme on Voice of Women Radio Station in Mattru Jong.
• Port Loko Branch provided First Aid services during the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology inter-house sports meet.
• Koinadugu/Falaba Branch commemorated the day through stakeholder engagement activities in Kabala.
• Volunteers in Kamakwie carried out a community clearing exercise at the town market.
• Kenema Branch marked the occasion with a flag-hoisting ceremony, radio discussion programme. And many other branches involve in several community-centered activities.

These nationwide activities continue to reflect the commitment of Red Cross volunteers and partners in promoting humanity, supporting vulnerable communities, and strengthening unity across Sierra Leone.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒉......!

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆: 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society is proud to announce the upcoming celebration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026, to be observed on May 8, 2026.

This year’s theme, “𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚,” highlights the strength of compassion, solidarity, and shared responsibility in a world increasingly challenged by division, misinformation, and growing threats to humanitarian workers.

The theme was carefully chosen for its powerful message, reclaiming the narrative of humanitarian action in the face of dehumanizing trends. It emphasizes that Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are not distant actors, but neighbours, friends, and members of the communities they serve. It also reinforces a vital truth: those we assist are 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭—𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬.