Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
Right Sharing of World Resources opens the door for women’s groups in Sierra Leone to strengthen their skills, leadership, and economic resilience through a blend of training and financial support.
The initiative is designed for small, grassroots women’s groups that have little or no access to other funding opportunities. By focusing on training first and then providing carefully guided grants, RSWR ensures that participating groups are prepared to manage resources effectively and grow sustainably.
The first stage, called Preparing the Soil, is a free training program facilitated by RSWR’s Sierra Leone Country Coordinators. Here, independent women’s self-help groups receive guidance on building leadership structures, practicing good group management, and establishing a reliable savings plan. Training also includes best business practices and instructions on managing a revolving loan fund, all of which lay the foundation for long-term success.
Once a group completes this training, it becomes eligible for the second stage, known as Planting the Seeds. At this level, groups may apply for a financial grant of up to US $6,500. The grant allows them to establish a revolving loan fund that provides members with access to small loans for business or farming ventures. Borrowers repay with reasonable interest, enabling the group to continue lending to others. This system not only sustains the fund but also encourages collective growth and financial independence.
The Planting the Seeds program spans three years and includes ongoing technical training and monitoring to support the group’s journey. After 18 months, groups may also apply for an additional grant of up to US $3,000 to expand and strengthen their activities. This long-term approach ensures that women’s groups are not only funded but also accompanied and supported throughout their development.
Despite the program’s promise, funds are limited and not all applicants can be accepted. RSWR emphasizes that the need in Sierra Leone is far greater than the resources currently available. However, for groups that are chosen, the partnership offers a transformative chance to gain skills, resources, and the confidence needed to shape their futures.
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