Sierra Leone
Science Granting Council
Summary
Promote access to quality tertiary and vocational education through appropriate policies and legislation as well as skills development for the advancement of education in Sierra Leone![](https://sgciafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SL-new_logo2.png)
Council details
Impact we’re having
Stories of change
Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by…
SGCI funded projects
Information on projects funded by SGCI coming soon!
Information on projects funded by SGCI coming soon!
Research and Resources
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