Freetown, Sierra Leone – 13 July 2026 — The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has de-registered and revoked the certificates of several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Sierra Leone, citing persistent failure to meet regulatory and operational standards.
In an official press release issued today, the Ministry stated that the action follows a comprehensive compliance verification exercise conducted across the country to assess the operational status of registered NGOs. The review identified organizations that failed to maintain minimum regulatory and operational requirements under the NGO Policy Framework and other statutory obligations.
The Ministry listed the primary grounds for de-registration as:
– Failure to maintain identifiable office premises as required under the NGO Policy.
– Failure to report any development interventions during the period under review.
– Failure to comply with mandatory statutory obligations and other applicable government laws and regulatory requirements.
A total of 19 organizations have had their registrations revoked with immediate effect. The affected NGOs are:
– 523 International Alliance for the Eradication of Malaria
– Caravanes Solidaires
– Friends International Inc.
– Institute Mozdahir International
– International Committee for the Protection of Human Rights and Freedom
– Ada Living Hope Orphanage
– Anti Bullying Initiative Worldwide
– Lungi Women and Children Organisation
– Needy Child Sierra Leone
– New Life Community Baptist Church
– Njawie Bengu Foundation
– Agency for Integrated Development – Sierra Leone
– Global Advocates for Children in Armed Conflicts, Inc. Sierra Leone Chapter
– Club of Health Actors – Sierra Leone
– Daughters Vocational Centre
– Nana Dee Foundation
– Public Service Life Foundation
– Zion Ministries
– Partnership Action for Community Empowerment (PACE)
The Ministry emphasized that the regulatory action is not intended to undermine the significant contributions of compliant NGOs to Sierra Leone’s socio-economic development. Instead, it aims to strengthen accountability, transparency, and compliance within the NGO sector while safeguarding public confidence and ensuring adherence to the legal and policy framework established by the Government.
This development comes amid ongoing government efforts to improve oversight of NGOs operating in the country.
