In Sierra Leone, the situation regarding contraception, teenage pregnancies, and reproductive health is challenging. According to recent data, the rate of teenage pregnancies remains high: around 21 % of girls aged 15–19 have already had a child or are pregnant , and many more begin family planning before the age of 20 ( Data: UNFPA Sierra Leone Annual Report 2024 : https://sierraleone.unfpa.org/en/topics/family-planning ) . At the same time, relatively few women and girls use modern...

Do you remember? Three years ago, the Munich-based company Ketek donated a tractor to our partner organization in Sierra Leone. This tractor was more than just a machine, it marked the beginning of a movement that was meant to sustainably support many families. A Brief Look Back The tractor was intended to help fight hunger in the region, a challenge that became even more urgent due to crises such as the war in Ukraine. Many African countries, including Sierra Leone, rely heavily on grain...