The Minister

Minister of Social welfare

Hon. Mrs. Melrose Karminty

Hon. Mrs. Melrose Karminty is the Honourable Minister of Social Welfare of the Republic of Sierra Leone. She is an experienced public servant, development practitioner and advocate for social protection, gender equality and the empowerment of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

She has extensive experience in governance, international development, gender, social protection and public administration, including professional engagements with UN Women, UNDP in Sumalia, European Union, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration of Ex- combatant ( DDR).She has also served Sierra Leone in various senior government positions, including Deputy Minister of Works and Public Assets, Deputy Minister of Local Government, and now Minister of Social Welfare.

As Minister, she provides strategic leadership in strengthening Sierra Leone's social welfare and protection systems, with particular attention to vulnerable communities and individuals including children, women , youth and families, persons with disabilities, older persons, vulnerable households, returning migrants ,,traffick victims and other disadvantaged groups.

Her leadership is focused on promoting inclusion, dignity, empowerment, protection and equal opportunities, while strengthening collaboration between Government, development partners and other stakeholders to improve the welfare of Sierra Leoneans.

Hon. Mrs. Karminty remains committed to building a responsive, inclusive and effective social welfare system that ensures vulnerable people are protected, empowered and given opportunities to participate meaningfully in national development.