By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has de-registered 19 non-governmental organizations in Sierra Leone for failing to comply with national regulations governing the sector.
In a press release issued on 13 July 2026, the Ministry said the revocations took effect immediately following a nationwide compliance verification exercise. The assessment found that the affected organizations did not meet minimum legal, operational, and reporting requirements under the NGO Policy framework and other statutory provisions.
According to the Ministry, the crackdown forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight, improve accountability, and ensure that NGOs operating in the country adhere to established standards.
The de-registered organizations are:
- 523 International Alliance for the Eradication of Malaria
- Caravanes Solidaires
- Friends International Inc.
- Institute Mozdahir International
- International Committee for the Protection of Human Rights and Freedom
- Ada Living Hope Orphanage
- Anti Bullying Initiative Worldwide
- Lungi Women and Children Organisation
- Needy Child Sierra Leone
- New Life Community Baptist Church
- Njawie Bengu Foundation
- Agency for Integrated Development – Sierra Leone
- Global Advocates for Children in Armed Conflicts, Inc. Sierra Leone Chapter
- Club of Health Actors – Sierra Leone
- Daughters Vocational Centre
- Nana Dee Foundation
- Public Service Life Foundation
- Zion Ministries
- Partnership Action for Community Empowerment (PACE)
The Ministry emphasized that the action targets only non-compliant organizations and is not intended to discredit the work of NGOs that continue to operate within the law.
It reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with development partners and civil society groups that uphold transparency, good governance, and alignment with national development priorities.
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