SIERRA LEONE

Rainbo Initiative was the first provider of free medical treatment and psychosocial services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone. Known for its high level of confidentiality, use of reliable data to influence policy, and strong partnerships with communities, donors, and the Sierra Leonean government, Rainbo Initiative remains committed to providing free and comprehensive lifesaving services to survivors of SGBV through its network of 7 Rainbo Centres across the country.

In addition to our direct service provision, we combine community outreach, evidence-based research, and national advocacy to ensure that the change is systemic and sustainable.

FEATURED PROJECTS

ENHANCING ACCESS TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE SERVICES IN NORTHERN SIERRA LEONE

Rainbo Initiative is implementing a project to improve access to essential sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) support services in the northern districts of Bombali, Port Loko, and Kambia, Sierra Leone. This project is part of a larger 5-year Irish Civil Society Programme (ICSP) grant from Irish Aid to the international NGO Trócaire, which is sub-granting to Rainbo Initiative and other local organisations in Sierra Leone annually. The project began implementation in January 2023 and is now in its second year.

IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY TO SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN SIERRA LEONE

Rainbo Initiative is delivering a project to improve the Availability of Quality and Free Health Care services for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Sierra Leone.The project is aimed at making sure that women and girls are aware of, have access to, and utilise, quality and comprehensive free multi-sectoral treatment to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the districts of Freetown, Kenema, Kono, Makeni and Bo to prevent further harm from the effects of…

MEETING THE UNMET NEEDS OF SURVIVORS THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF “DIGNITY KITS”

Through the Survivors Solidarity Fund, Rainbo Initiative is giving a total of 520 dignity kits to survivors of sexual violence who visit our 5 Rainbo Centres in Freetown, Bo, Makeni, Kenema and Kono.

The support with dignity kits is a way to help survivors heal with dignity and able to cope with the trauma that is related to sexual assault. The dignity kit/bag contains transport refund, sanitary pad, towel, toiletries including soap, toothbrush, body…