Partnership to Enhance Healthcare Services for SGBV Survivors in Sierra Leone

Strategic Insights -

In a landmark move, the Planned Parenthood Association of Sierra Leone (PPASL) and the Rainbow Initiative (RI) have joined forces to strengthen the delivery of inclusive and quality healthcare services across Sierra Leone. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on July 28, 2025, the two organizations aim to enhance service provision for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) survivors and improve access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, particularly among marginalized and vulnerable populations. This partnership is a direct response to the alarming impact of SGBV on the health and well-being of individuals and communities throughout Sierra Leone.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Planned Parenthood Association of Sierra Leone (PPASL) and the Rainbow Initiative (RI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance service provision for SGBV survivors and improve access to SRH services.
  • The partnership aims to provide a range of essential services, including psychosocial counseling, HIV testing, STI screening, family planning, and broader SRH care.
  • The collaboration seeks to reduce stigma surrounding SGBV and SRH issues through capacity-building initiatives and public awareness campaigns.
  • The partnership is expected to deepen the impact of both organizations' work, laying a foundation for a more responsive, inclusive, and survivor-focused healthcare system in Sierra Leone.
  • PPASL and RI officials have reaffirmed their joint commitment to collaborative programming, resource and information sharing, and the creation of safe and confidential referral pathways.

Key Partners:

  • Planned Parenthood Association of Sierra Leone (PPASL)
  • Rainbow Initiative (RI)

Key Services:

  • Psychosocial counseling
  • HIV testing
  • STI screening
  • Family planning
  • Broader Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) care
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Capacity-building initiatives

Sources:

  • Rotary Club of Freetown; "Planned Parenthood Association of Sierra Leone, Rainbow Initiative Sign Partnership MOU" (July 28, 2025)
  • PPASL and RI; "Memorandum of Understanding for Partnership to Enhance Service Provision for SGBV Survivors" (July 28, 2025)