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*Freetown, Sierra Leone - 19th May 2026*. The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) on Tuesday received a courtesy call from the Country Manager of the African Development Bank (AfDB), *Andoh Obed Mensah*, at the Commission’s headquarters in Freetown. The visit formed part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration and fostering cordial working relations between NaCSA and the African Development Bank in support of Sierra Leone’s development agenda. We

*Freetown, Sierra Leone - 15th May 2026* The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), the Road Maintenance Fund Administration (RMFA), and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening feeder road maintenance and sustaining rural infrastructure investments under the GPC YE Project across Sierra Leone. The high-level engagement brought together the Deputy Commissioner of NaCSA, *Dr. Mrs Susan Robert* alongside Michael Nogue, Technical Advisor for

*Freetown, Sierra Leone - 15th May 2026* The National Commission for Social Action (*NaCSA*), through the Pro-Poor growth for Peace Consolidation and Youth Employment (*GPC YE*) Project, successfully concluded a two-weeks monitoring mission conducted jointly with representatives from the German Development Bank (*KfW*), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (*BMZ*), and the *ECO* Implementation Consultant Team. The mission, which ran from 4th to

*Friday, April 8, 2026 – NaCSA House, Freetown* – The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) and Statistics Sierra Leone have formally signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on the Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) Project. The signing ceremony was led by the Commissioner of NaCSA, Amb. Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, and the Statistician General of Statistics Sierra Leone, Andrew Bob Johnny, marking a significan

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) on April 7th, 2026 officially concluded the April 2026 Implementation Support Mission on the Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) Project. The closing session marked the culmination of weeks of intensive engagements between NaCSA, the World Bank, and key government stakeholders, focused on reviewing progress, addressing operational challenges, and strengthening collaboration for this flagship initiative.

*Freetown, Sierra Leone, 7th May 2026* — The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) joined the World Bank and development partners today in paying tribute to the late *Dr. Abu Kargbo*, former Senior Social Protection Specialist and Task Team Lead for the *Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) Project.* The memorial ceremony, hosted by the World Bank, brought together government officials, development partners, and members of the social protection

*Freetown, Sierra Leone - 4th May 2026.* National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has today hosted a visiting German mission team at its headquarters in Freetown, ahead of their scheduled on-site assessment of ongoing development programmes across the country. The delegation was received by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and members of NaCSA’s senior management team, alongside technical staff from key programme units. The engagement provided an opportunity for bo

*Freetown, Sierra Leone - Tuesday, 21th April 2026.* The Islamic Development Bank (*IsDB*) team recently paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (*NaCSA*), reaffirming their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to advancing inclusive development initiatives across the country. The visit provided an opportunity for both parties to reflect on the progress achieved under ongoing interventions, particularly those implemente

*Freetown, Sierra Leone - 18th March 2026* The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, successfully hosted a pre-bid meeting for the German-funded GPCYE Project, supported by KfW. The meeting brought together prospective contractors, technical personnel, and senior management of the Commission to provide clarity on the bidding process and requirements. The meeting was called to order by the Director of Programs (DOP), Mr. Moses Bassie, who

Freetown, Sierra Leone – Friday, 13th March 2026. The Technical Review Committee (TRC) Meeting of the Pro-Poor Growth for Peace Consolidation and Youth Employment (GPCYE) project was successfully held on Friday, 13th March 2026, at the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) Headquarters in Freetown. The meeting was called to order by the Director of Field Operations (DOF), *Mr. Maada Ngombu*, after which prayers were offered and participants proceeded with individual i

Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 10, 2026: A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), formalizing a strategic partnership to strengthen national responses to gender-based violence (GBV) within social protection programs. The ceremony, held at the MoGCA Conference Room on Waterloo Street, marked a major

The Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, held a high-level engagement with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka to explore areas of collaboration between the two institutions. The meeting focused on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and stakeholder engagement to advance shared national development objectives. Discussions centered on how *NaCSA* and the *Mini

*Tiama Town, Thursday 8th January, 2026,* Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Humanitarian and Social Affairs Directorate and in collaboration with national partners, has officially launched a groundbreaking project in Sierra Leone aimed at strengthening support for Persons of Concern (PoCs) and host communities. The initiative focuses on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, returnees, stateless persons, asylum seekers, and host populatio

*On January 6, 2026*, the Director General of the National Social Protection Authority (NSPA), Mr. Abu Bockarie Kokofele, bid farewell to Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA). This occasion marked the conclusion of a five month period during which NaCSA hosted NSPA, providing critical strategic support to enhance the Authority’s institutional capacity and reinforce Sierra Leone’s social protection landscape. Du

*NaCSA House, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 5th January 2026* – The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has officially launched its 2026 theme, *“Inclusive Social Action for a Resilient Sierra Leone”,* signaling a renewed commitment to building a nation where no one is left behind. The announcement was made by Commissioner Ernest Ndomahina during a management meeting at NaCSA headquarters, where he emphasized the agency’s vision of inclusive growth, community-driven devel

*Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 12, 2025* - The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has hosted the annual programme evaluation workshop for the Pro-Poor Growth for Peace Consolidation and Youth Empowerment (GPCYE) initiative. The event, held at the Family Kingdom in Freetown, brought together senior government officials, technical experts, and stakeholders to assess progress, share lessons, and chart the way forward for one of Sierra Leone’s flagship social prote

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has successfully concluded a two-days intensive training session for data enumerators ahead of the nationwide feasibility assessment for the proposed Sierra Leone Community-Driven Development Project (SLCDD III). The project is supported by the *Islamic Development Bank* (IsDB) with counterpart funding from the Government of Sierra Leone. The training brought together participants from NaCSA Headquarters and district offices f

*State House, 2nd December 2025* - Today, the Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, together with his Deputy, Dr. Susan Robert, paid a courtesy visit to the Principal Executive Adviser to the President on the Public Service and Head of the Public Sector Reform Unit (Cabinet Rank), Dr. Emmanuel A.R. Gaima. This engagement underscores the importance of institutional collaboration and the collective responsibility

*Touch Hall, Somaila Town – 1st December, 2025* - The Deputy Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Dr. Susan Robert, has reaffirmed her confidence in the Business Development Officers (BDOs) and Coaches during the ongoing training sessions for these frontline actors. The training marks a pivotal step in the full implementation of the Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project, a flagship initiative designed to strengthen s

*On Thursday, 20th November 2025*, the atmosphere at NaCSA House was electric. The rhythm of drums echoed through the compound, while the JBL speakers added a vibrant pulse to the celebration. Sons and daughters of Grafton, joined by dignitaries, staff, and well-wishers, gathered in high spirits to witness a historic moment: the ushering of Dr. Susan Robert to the Parliament of Sierra Leone for her confirmation as Deputy Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Acti