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Sierra Leone's Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education Visits Sustainable Communities Network (SCN) Headquarters in Freetown

On August 20, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Mr. Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, visited the headquarters of the Sustainable Communities Network (SCN) in Freetown. The visit provided an opportunity for the Minister to gain firsthand insight into SCN’s operations and engage in discussions about the organization’s impact on local communities.

Minister Aziz-Kamara commended SCN for its effective community-driven initiatives, particularly its efforts in fostering resilience within the Cole Farm community. He emphasized the significance of SCN’s Digital Platform Centre (DPC) in empowering the youth—a mission that closely aligns with the Ministry's objectives.

Dr. Columba Blango, SCN's Founder and CEO, expressed gratitude for the Minister's visit, recognizing it as a testament to the government’s interest in advancing educational and community development initiatives. During the visit, Dr. Blango also presented the SCN handbook, which outlines the organization’s governance and operations.

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Join Youth in Actions Against Drugs(YAAD) in collaboration with Sustainable Communities Network (SCN) on drugs and substance abuse awareness raising campaign tomorrow May 11th, 2024. The procession will start at 8am from Murry Town west-end Freetown to Aberdeen Kallon Car Park.