Sierra Leone

The State of Hunger in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is among the poorest nations in the world. The population faces many challenges, ranging from poor sanitation services to rampant hunger and high infant mortality rates. Many families cannot access basic services, with nearly three million people do not have safe water.

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How We're Helping in Sierra Leone

Action Against Hunger is working to strengthen health systems and services in Sierra Leone, especially in the prevention and treatment of malnutrition. We equip pregnant women, mothers, caregivers, and young people with knowledge about healthy nutrition through training, awareness, and cooking sessions.

20%

Of People Face Food Insecurity

30%

Children Suffering from Chronic Malnutrition

A child eats rice standing next to his mother in Monrovia, Liberia.
31%

Of Children Under 5 Are Chronically Malnourished

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