Dedicated to bridging the gap between community needs and sustainable development since 2019
Sierra Empowerment Platform for Equality (SEPE) is a grassroots, indigenous non-governmental organization established by seasoned professionals in community and rural development. Founded in 2019 in Tonkolili District, Northern Province of Sierra Leone, SEPE is dedicated to improving the socioeconomic conditions of marginalized groups in rural and urban communities and helping those groups encounter Christ.
As part of its growth strategy, SEPE aims to establish a Freetown-based office by 2030. Over the years, SEPE has expanded operations into other parts of the Northern Province, steadily building a portfolio of impactful, community-driven initiatives.
Project goal: To improve levels of primary and secondary education and sustain the livelihoods of communities in Kholifa Rowalla and Mamuntha Mayoursor Chiefdoms.
Target beneficiaries: Children, women’s cooperatives, youth groups, orphanages, Christian groups and churches, war widows, victims of gender-based violence, and low-income entrepreneurs in rural communities.
SEPE is dedicated to bridging the gap between community needs and sustainable development. We develop rural and urban communities through capacity building and active participation of community groups, organizations, and institutions with special emphasis on women, youth, and child development; rigorous programmatic evaluation; and socio-economic initiatives that foster long-term self-reliance in Sierra Leone.
A Sierra Leone where every individual has equal access to education, economic empowerment, and spiritual growth—fostering self-sufficient communities that thrive for generations. SEPE aims to establish a Freetown-based office by 2030 while expanding impactful initiatives across the Northern Province.
Integrity & Transparency
Community Participation
Sustainable Development
Faith-Based Service
Equality & Inclusion
Accountability
SEPE is registered with NASSIT, NRA, MSWGCA, OARG, and is a member of SLANGO, Western Area Child Protection Committee, and Tonkolili District Council. Registration with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) is in progress. Since 2019, SEPE has expanded operations across the Northern Province, building a portfolio of community-driven initiatives in education, agriculture, microfinance, health, vocational training, solar energy, and Christian fellowship.
The guiding principles that drive our work in communities across Sierra Leone
Identify and empower community organizations and development-focused groups.
Secure funding from donor agencies for small-scale community development.
Empower Christian community organizations and churches with development training.
Optimize use of donor and community resources for maximum effectiveness.
Support skills training and non-formal education for women and youth.
Partner with government, local and international NGOs.
Build capacity to sustainably deliver on SEPE’s mission.
Rooted in community, recognized nationally, and committed to lasting impact across Sierra Leone
NASSIT, NRA, MSWGCA, OARG, SLANGO; MoPED registration in progress.
Grassroots impact across Tonkolili District and the Northern Province.
Freetown office planned by 2030; expanding community-driven initiatives.
Sierra Grassroots Agency (SIGA) and Suyana Foundation (Swaziland).