On a mission for more access to clean drinking water for the people of Sierra Leone. #SDG 6 I am in Sierra Leone for a three-day training on the construction of manual bore holes to provide clean drinking water and irrigation for people living in rural and urban Sierra Leone. Mr. Benson Konden (waterman) and…
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The SEP Management expresses its gratitude to all those who have contributed their efforts to complete the construction and establishment of the SEP Creative Hub at Bapuntong- Macdonal in the Western Area of Sierra Leone.
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Fashionomics—the textile and fashion industry—is the second largest job engine in Africa, after agriculture. From cotton plantations and weaving mills to tailor shops, this sector provides many jobs, especially for women, who are often the driving forces behind the development of their families, villages and, ultimately, entire countries.
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The 17 sewing machines donated to the United Tailor Development Association in January this year have been distributed to female members of the association. See pictures and videos from the proud recipients. The donation was made in Freetown by Abubakarr Bangura, founder of the Sierra Leone Youth Initiative in the Netherlands. All Donation
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An internship can change your life. A good internship gives you passion, direction and skills in the transition phase from study to career. Together with our partner in The Netherlands, we offer challenging internships and special experiences in beautiful Sierra Leone. Eight students from TU Delft have already preceded you, their experiences can be found…
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The foundation of the SEP sewing workshop and the TalentHub in Freetown has been laid, we have been building the walls since February; see pictures. Our aim is to complete the construction of the walls in June this year. The placement of the roof and the furnishing of the sewing workshop and the water pump…
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We are happy to announce in this report that SEP is going to establish a junior secondary school in Rokel in September 2022. The school will provide technical and vocational education. These students and graduates will be eligible to use the services of the SEP TalentHub, when completed.
SEP Investment Ltd., a social enterprise registered in Sierra Leone, is producing the Flamingo Water Pump at Rokel, Freetown, creating local employment in a safe workshop with fair wages and labor practices.
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SEP purchased land at Macdonalds for the construction of a mini tailoring factory.
This report is based on findings obtained from field research conducted by SEP Investment Services in Sierra Leone from May to July 2020 . Desk-top research was also conducted to supplement the findings of the field visits in order to address the overall objectives of the report. Interviews took place in various locations within the agreed parameters of the survey which included Freetown and Rokel Village. The purpose of the market research was to do the following:
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