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Happy International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day! Freetown is joining 23 other global cities in The Carter Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign to advance women’s fundamental right of access to information. Freetown is committed to empowering women through information! #Info4Women #IWD2023@theyeamathompson Information is the key! With information, women have the power to access city services that benefit …
Wellington Explosion Aftermath, FCC’s Disaster Response Continues
In the aftermath of the Wellington explosion, FCC’s Disaster Response Continues It has been a little over three months since the tragic fuel tanker explosion at PMB Wellington. Yet, our efforts to support struggling victims and their families have not ceased. Together with the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA), we have provided direct …
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Freetown, Sierra Leone wins Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge
Freetown, Sierra Leone wins Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge Yearlong Competition Launched in 2021 Elevates the Most Promising Urban Innovations to Emerge from the Pandemic. Freetown is one of 15 cities awarded $1 million dollars over 3 years to Roll out a Self-financing Impact Investment System that Sustains Tree Planting and Growing (Freetown, Sierra Leone) January …
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Call for proposals for feasibility studies
The ENACT (Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access) project is calling for applications from energy-based small and medium enterprises and partnerships to conduct feasibility studies and draft a pilot project implementation plan for the delivery of clean cooking interventions in Susan’s Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The lack of access to modern forms of energy …
Job Title: Chief Heat Officer
JOB ADVERT Scope & Duties: Chief Heat Officer Title: Chief Heat Officer Job SummaryThe Chief Heat Officer will be responsible for leading and coordinating existing heat protection efforts and initiating new work that reduces the risks and impacts of heat stress and extreme heat for communities in Freetown. This role may include developing and launching a Heat Health Task Force composed of internal …
Job Advert: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
JOB ADVERT Scope & Duties: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job SummaryThe Monitoring and Evaluating Officer (M&E) will work closely with the Chief Heat Officer (CHO) to coordinate existing heat protection efforts and initiating new work that reduces the risks and impacts of heat stress and extreme heat for communities in Freetown. This role included working …
ENACT call for proposals is open now
Are you a company or partnership capable of delivering #CleanCooking solutions in informal settlements in Sierra Leone? The Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access (ENACT) call for proposals is open now: up to £50,000 in funding will be granted to one successful applicant to deliver high-quality, reliable, and affordable clean energy cooking products and …
Job Advert – C40 City Adviser, Freetown
Job Description Position Title: C40 City Adviser, Freetown Department: Regions Reporting To: Regional Director for Africa Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone Annual Salary: XXXX Term: 1 year Background The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group connects more than 90 of the world’s greatest cities which have committed to tackling climate change. We bring mayors from around the world …