Committed to the

PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
OF OUR FORESTS

through our communities

We work to protect the environment of Sierra Leone’s communities and the global conservation of biodiversity through education, conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Our Story

Sierra Leone is home to breathtaking rainforests, rich biodiversity, and resilient communities. But these natural treasures are under threat from deforestation, mining, and unsustainable farming practices.

We are a volunteer-led movement, founded by Sierra Leoneans who have seen first-hand the cost of environmental destruction. Working hand in hand with rural communities, schools, and youth groups, we plant trees, restore forests, and promote climate-smart farming.

We are building a future where children grow up learning how to care for nature, where farmers thrive without destroying their forests, and where the voices of rural communities shape the decisions that affect them.

Forest landscape
Community members

Our Mission

To inspire and empower communities in Sierra Leone to protect and restore their environment through education, conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Programs




Our Impact Since 2020

3,500+

Students in Environmental Journey Program

50,000+

Trees Planted Across Sierra Leone

7

Forest Communities Empowered

10 Ha

Degraded Land to be Restored (by 2025)

5

Community Tree Nurseries Operating

Be Part of the Change!

Protecting Sierra Leone’s environment is a shared responsibility and a collective opportunity.
Whether you’re passionate about planting trees, supporting community initiatives, or championing environmental education, there’s a place for you with SLEM.