SIERRA LEONE

In Memoriam: Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, Former President of Sierra Leone

March 13, 2014

Sierra Leone’s former president Ahmad Tajan Kabbah died March 13, 2014 after a long illness in his home in Freeport, Sierra Leone. He was 82. The late president was a member of UPF’s Presiding Council and an Ambassador for Peace.

Day of Families Observed in Freetown

May 15, 2012

Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone organized an observance of the International Day of Families in Freetown on May 15 with the theme: “Balancing Private and Public Responsibilities within the Family.” The theme drew the attention of participants from all walks of life.

Sierra Leone Workshop on Marriage and Family

December 16, 2011

Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone held a National Leadership Workshop on the theme of "The Significance of Marriage and Family in the 21st Century" on December 16 at the GGEM Conference Hall in Freetown.

Day of Peace Observed in Freetown

September 21, 2011

Freetown, Sierra Leone - Joining the whole world on September 21, to celebrate World Peace Day, UPF-Sierra Leone embarked on an attitudinal change by cleaning at the Connaught Teaching Government Hospital.

In the News: UPF Awards Peace Medal to Sierra Leone President

April 5, 2011

Freetown, Sierra Leone - On behalf of UPF, Katherine Rigney presented a Peace Medal to Sierra Leone's President, Ernest Bai Koroma.

Interfaith Tribute in Sierra Leone to Those Who Sacrificed for Freedom

January 13, 2011

Freetown, Sierra Leone - An interfaith event on January 13 opened with an invitation to remember those who have sacrificed for religious freedom and political freedom. Tributes were paid to Father Sun Myung Moon, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela.

Student Peace Initiative Clubs Launched in Sierra Leone

December 20, 2010

Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone launched Student Peace Initiative in nine leading secondary schools in the capital on December 11. Character education training was offered to sixteen students, who are encouraged to start peace clubs at their schools.

L. Nyalley: Practicing Character Education

December 11, 2010

It is with great pleasure and high honor that I accept your invitation for me to attend this award ceremony for the students who have the completed training in character education by the Universal Peace Federation and give a talk. The theme of the ceremony is "Developing students to realize their potential through character education."

Day of Peace in Freetown, Sierra Leone

September 21, 2010

Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone organized a seminar for high school students on September 21 on topics related to the theme of the International Day of Peace: “Youth for Peace and Development.”

Consultation in Freetown on an Interreligious Council at the UN

August 26, 2010

Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone held a special consultation on “An Interfaith Council, Plus 10: The UN and the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations” on August 26 at the ENCISSS Conference Hall in Freetown.

Day of Families Celebrated in Freetown

May 15, 2010

Freetown, Sierra Leone - The UN International Day of Families was celebrated in the Hall of the National School of Nursing in Freetown on May 15.

P. Vandi: Statement on the International Day of Families

May 15, 2010

The family constitutes the basic unit of society and therefore deserves special attention. Hence, the widest possible protection and assistance should be accorded to families so that they may fully assume their responsibilities within the community.

In the News: Universal Peace Federation awards 30 Ambassadors for Peace certificates

April 8, 2009

Universal Peace Federation has awarded 30 people in Kenema city with certificates as Ambassadors for Peace in the Kenema district east of the country during its two days International Leadership Conference.

Peace Tour in Sierra Leone Focuses on a Conflict Hot Spot

March 28, 2009

Kenema, Sierra Leone - A Global Peace Tour program at the center of recent violence and conflict in Sierra Leone brought people together for an International Leadership Conference on March 27, 2009 and a clean up of the city center the following day.

Working Together to Build Peace

April 23, 2008

UPF organized a second International Leadership Conference on the theme: “Towards a New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance for Peace and Development” on April 23, 2008. The level of participation was very encouraging, with 99 members of Parliament present.

A.T. Kabbah: Building Peace in Sierra Leone

April 23, 2008

Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, former president of Sierra Leone, delivered the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of UPF's Leadership Conference, "Towards a New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance," in Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 10, 2008.