I serve as the Head of Programs for Sustainable Growth and Climate and Disaster Resilience at SEND Sierra Leone (SEND-SL). In this role, I provide strategic leadership in designing, coordinating, and overseeing programs that promote sustainable livelihoods and strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable communities.
My work involves working closely with the Country Director, program teams, government institutions, and development partners to ensure that our programs align with national priorities and global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
In the current Engineers Without Borders (EWB-Dk) CCAM Project, I ensure timely and high-quality project delivery; coordinate relationships with EWB-Dk, government agencies, and stakeholders; oversee project reporting and drive sustainability and scalability of programs; provide mentorship, supervision, and professional development opportunities for program managers and field staf.
Growing up in a remote community in Sierra Leone inspired my passion to improve the lives of people facing severe hardships. Although I initially aspired to become a medical doctor, I realized that I could make a meaningful difference through environmental and community development.
From my early school years, I demonstrated leadership by organizing learning initiatives for fellow students and supporting school activities through practical initiatives such as school farming.
During my university studies in Environmental Chemistry, my interest in environmental sustainability grew stronger. I contributed to establishing initiatives such as the Advancing Commitment for Excellence (ACE) club, a chemistry laboratory for water quality analysis, and an aquafarm that continues to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.
These experiences shaped my belief that meaningful change begins with individual action and inspiring others to work for the collective good. Today, I remain committed to advancing initiatives in climate-smart agriculture, clean water, green energy, and sustainable livelihoods that improve the lives of women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
One of the key challenges in development programming is navigating global donor fatigue, limited resources, and the increasing impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. Despite these challenges, I prioritize working closely with communities to co-design solutions that reflect their realities and strengthen the sustainability of our interventions.
Collaboration is also essential, and I work with government ministries, development partners, and multidisciplinary teams to bring together diverse knowledge and expertise to address complex environmental and development challenges.
My journey is a testament that where you come from does not define where you can go. Although I did not become a medical doctor as I once hoped, I believe I am contributing to healing communities by designing and implementing programs that improve livelihoods and strengthen resilience across Sierra Leone.
Through my leadership at SEND-SL, I have contributed to initiatives that promote climate-smart agriculture, community resilience, and inclusive development.
I am particularly proud that our advocacy and technical engagement with the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency supported SEND-SL’s inclusion in Sierra Leone’s national steering committee responsible for developing key policy frameworks such as the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) and the National Biodiversity Strategy. By linking community-level action with national policy processes, we are helping to advance sustainable and equitable development across the country.
I am the true definition of an Africa womanhood, and I do not live anyone’s lives and someone else’s belief of being an evolving woman. As a woman, I believe my experiences shape how I approach development challenges and opportunities.
I am passionate about supporting other women to pursue their ambitions and transform their ideas into reality. My perspective emphasizes solutions that combine local knowledge and traditions with innovative approaches and technology. By empowering women and communities to become part of the solution, we can build more inclusive and sustainable pathways for development.
“SEND Sierra Leone is a long term partner to EWB-DK and very strong civil society organisations. A sustainable technical solution can never stand alone, and this is why SEND SL’s work with community engagement, advocacy and governance is crucial to success in the projects where we are partnering.
I have on several occasions worked alongside Tity who has shown strong leadership and investment. She is an admirable source of inspiration that I highly value in our partnership.”
