MINSTRY OF SOCIAL WELFARE (MOSW)
The Ministry of Social Welfare, is one of the constituent Ministries of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (GoSL) that is charged with the responsibility to lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of the policy and legislative frameworks for services to all person especially vulnerable groups; and responding to their social needs pertaining to social depravity – e.g. Elderly, persons with disabilities, trafficked victims, vulnerable families, victims affected by disasters etc.; and promote Religious right among others in Sierra Leone.
VISION:
To see a Sierra Leone where the rights of vulnerable and underprivileged persons of families are respected, including their equal access to available opportunities and appropriate services in communities.
MISSION:
Empowering and transforming the lives of the vulnerable and underprivileged persons or families, communities 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; as well as promote religious tolerance.
The Ministry is headed by the Minister who is assisted by a Deputy Minister. Both of them are appointed by the President. The main objective of the Minister and the Deputy Minister is to drive and implement the President’s vision relating to Social welfare. The Permanent Secretary is the administrative head; the Chief Director Social Services is the professional head.
The Ministry of Social Welfare has the following Directorates:
- Administration
- Social and Religious Affairs
- Policies, Planning and Research
- Family Welfare Directorate
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service
CONTACT DETAILS |
Minister:
Mrs. Melrose Karminty
Deputy Minister:
Mr. Mohamed Haji Kella
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New England Ville,
Freetown
Email:info@mosw.gov.sl
Website:www.mosw.gov.sl |
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