Welcome to Ministry of Social Welfare

Welcome

Mrs Melrose Karminty Minister of Social Welfare

She had her undergraduate studies at Njala University College and her masters degree at the London Southbank University in the UK, where she graduated with distinction in International Development Studies. She also has a diploma in project management. She taught at the Methodist girls' High School and Technical Institute and worked as program specialist for the DDR program. She was also the program specialist and later served as Acting Country Manager for UNwomen.

Our minister also has the international experience as a lead gender consultant for UNDP Sumalia who developed their gender policy. She returned home in 2017 supported her party in developing the New Direction Manifesto of 2018. She became a member of the governance Transition team after President Bio won the elections in 2018. HE appointed her first as dep minister works and public asset and later Dep minister Local Govt in the past government. Due to her exemplary performance, she has now been appointed as our new minister of Social Welfare.

MISSION

Empowering and transforming the lives of vulnerable or underprivileged persons and families including young people, women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. We do this through coordinated development and implementation of laws, policies, and programs that promote their welfare and safeguard their rights including religious tolerance.

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Core Values

The Ministry is committed to the following institutional values

Commitment

We are committed to the process of protecting and empowering marginalized groups, and to creating a fair and just society whereby all citizens are viewed and treated as equally important members of society.

PROFESSIONALISM

We believe in discipline, competence, integrity, expertise, team spirit, and tactfulness. We believe that every one of us working at the Ministry must deliver value for money and optimize scarce resources for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We embrace honesty and commitment to being an accountable, transparent, and result-oriented Ministry.

RESPECT

We believe everyone is entitled to their inalienable rights and that everyone should be accorded a dignified life.

NEWS & EVENTS UPDATE

In #NewYork, #SierraLeone's Minister of Social Welfare, Honourable Mrs. Melrose Karminty, engaged with Türkiye in New York at a side event titled '𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
In #NewYork, #SierraLeone's Minister of Social Welfare, Honourable Mrs. Melrose Karminty, engaged with Türkiye in New York at a side event titled '𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
Chief Minister Dr. Moinina David Sengeh joins the Ministry of Social Welfare to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the Miatta Conference foyer, Youyi Building.
Representing the Honourable Vice President of Sierra Leone, the Minister of Social Welfare calls for Strengthening Regional Collaboration in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons.
Sierra Leone's Minister of Social Welfare together with Life for Relief & Development Organisation, Feeds Over Four Thousand School going Pupils in her HomeTown.
Until we make real progress on gender equality, hunger will have a woman's face. As global food insecurity worsens, women & girls bear the burden. The EU, Sierra Leone, AU, @fightfoodcrises, @FAO, @WFP are stepping up with gender-sensitive strategies to tackle food crises.#CSW69
Minister of Social Welfare Unequivocally Praises Donor Conference Held in Saudi to Support Displaced and Refugees in the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
For Her Outstanding Leadership in Setting Up a Rehab Centre for Kush Victims, Minister of Social Welfare Awarded at the Africa Development Conference Hosted by the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency.

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ABOUT US

Empowering and transforming the lives of vulnerable and underprivileged persons or families including young people, women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. We do this through coordinated development and implementation of laws, policies and programmes that promote their welfare and safeguard their rights including religious tolerance.

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CONTACT

New England Ville Freetown Sierra Leone - West Africa
Phone:
+232 76 656065
+232 76 621161
+232 76 656065
Email: info@mosw.gov.sl

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