Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE has launched a new set of public murals at the Kissy Road Cemetery, showcasing the city’s ongoing push to improve sanitation and strengthen women’s access to essential information.
The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday, 21 November, brought together community members, city officials and partners of the Freetown City Council (FCC).
The artwork forms part of The Carter Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign and was created by local muralist Morrison Jusu.
His illustrations highlight women’s right to information and encourage citizens to make better use of municipal services. Among the key messages promoted is the FCC toll-free line, #8244, which residents can call for waste management support and other sanitation services.
Speaking at the event, Mayor Aki-Sawyer praised The Carter Center for its continued collaboration with FCC, noting that public art remains a powerful tool for delivering civic education across communities.
Yeama Thompson, representing The Carter Center, also commended the council’s commitment to empowering women and improving the flow of public information.
As part of the day’s activities, FCC organised a cleaning exercise at the Kennedy Street Market, another initiative under the campaign aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier Freetown.
