Action Against Hunger Unveils €8M Nutrition Project
By Hassan Bargo Bangura
Freetown, 28 August 2025. Action Against Hunger, in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland and local organizations, has launched a four-year, €8 million programme aimed at tackling hunger, malnutrition, and the impacts of climate change in Sierra Leone. The initiative, called the Nutrition-Sensitive Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Programme (NuCAMPS), will be implemented in Bonthe, Moyamba, and Falaba districts, working closely with communities to strengthen resilience and food security.
Keynote speaker and Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ms. Kenyeh Ballay
NuCAMPS is a consortium effort led by Action Against Hunger alongside Movement towards Peace and Development Agency (MoPADA), Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL), and the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet). The programme aligns with the Government of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030) and the Feed Salone Programme.
Deputy Country Director, Admire Mukorera
The launch, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, also featured the unveiling of a second Embassy of Ireland-funded initiative, the WHH-led “LIFE” consortium programme. The event drew government officials, local and international NGOs, district leaders, paramount chiefs, and development partners.
Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Development, Carol Hannon
In his welcome address, Admire Mukorera, Deputy Country Director for Action Against Hunger, described the launch as more than ceremonial, but a “call to action” to ensure inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainability. He stressed that the programmes are designed to secure food for households, empower women and youth, and strengthen communities against climate shocks.
NuCAMPS Consortium Coordinator, Nelson Nyandemoh
NuCAMPS Coordinator Nelson Nyandemoh emphasized that the programme’s goal is to promote climate-smart agriculture, dietary diversity, sustainable energy, and healthy ecosystems for vulnerable households.
Speaking on behalf of the Embassy of Ireland, Carol Hannon, Deputy Head of Mission, reaffirmed Ireland’s commitment to long-term funding and support for Sierra Leone’s food and nutrition security agenda. She underscored the importance of empowering farmers to adapt to climate uncertainty.
Keynote speaker, Ms. Kenyeh Ballay, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, hailed the programme as a vital step in addressing Sierra Leone’s most pressing challenges
climate vulnerability, hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. She pledged the government’s support, promising an enabling policy environment to maximize impact.
“Let us work together to create a future of hope, dignity, and resilience for the people of Sierra Leone,” Ms. Ballay concluded.
