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 THE UNITED STATES IN SIERRA LEONE
The United States, mainly through USAID has been supporting Sierra Leone since 1961, helping the country gain political stability, achieve food security and strengthen democratic governance through targeted assistance to sectors such as education, agriculture, and women empowerment.
In 2023, the U.S. Embassy introduced an Integrated Country Strategy for Sierra Leone to guide its cooperation over the next five years. The primary objectives of this strategy are to promote health security, strengthen democracy, and advance the transition to a market-based economy. As part of this broader partnership, the U.S. government, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), signed a $480 million compact in September 2024 to support energy sector reform, aimed at fostering private sector development.
In 2023, the U.S. government provided an estimated $17.65 million in grants for various projects in Sierra Leone, mostly dedicated to the health sector as part of broader human capital development initiatives. The total support for 2023 represents a 19 percent decrease relative to its 2022 level of $21.91 million.
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