Sierra Patriots is a platform for patriotism and development beyond politics in order to promote non-violence, search for a common ground, human rights, justice for all, democracy, good governance and sustainable human development.
History/background Information
The organization has its roots from movement to unite people (MUP) which aided the pre-post negotiations in the armed conflict by facilitating the implementation of the Lome peace accord in Sierra Leone in rebel held territories under the leadership of late President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) government. Other activities includes: advocating the release of child combatants, enhancing the safety of civilians in rebel held territories, conducting meetings with stakeholders such as United Nations observer mission in Sierra Leone, the government, Ecomog, NGOs, Parliament and warring factions mapping the gateway to peace and disarmament process in Sierra Leone.
In an MOU adopted by members of Movement to unite People (MUP) with emerging issues arising, it was unanimously agreed to enter into a new phase as “Sierra Patriots “with an aim to address, tribal harmony, inclusivity, transparency, accountability, justice for all, education, environment, agriculture, democracy, good governance and sustainable human development.
Our resource capacity involves trained, creative, qualified, and experienced academics from diverse backgrounds.
Sierra Patriots is built around a model of “one people” “one nation” for peace, progress and development in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Patriots is fully registered and operates under the laws of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Organizational Aim
Our aim is to promote peaceful co-existence and address issues relating to livelihood, human rights, justice for all, child welfare, disability, gender, technology, human rights, good governance sustainable human development.
Core Values
The organisation is passionate about treating people fairly, promoting non-violence, searching for a common ground, irrespective of background or beliefs. We believe in non-discrimination, people must be given a chance to be heard and participate for the general good in a win –win situation. Therefore, we are willing to partner with organisations with similar interests.
Mission Statement
Based on the present challenges faced by the world’s poorest countries, Sierra Leone included, our overall aim is to promote peace, good governance, livelihood, justice for all and sustainable human development. In order to give hope to people and enhance human productivity.
Operational Areas
Presently we are operating in western Area and in some rural areas in North and South and now expanding to the East in Sierra Leone.
Future Plans
- Extend to more communities reaching out to more beneficiaries
- Build our own schools and vocational training facilities to enhance education/skills training development
- Build Democratic Institutions to Promote peace, human rights and Good governance.
- Build orphanage and recreational facilities for the children we support.
- Contribute on Environment Issues and Health Safety
- Build Sports Complex for natural talents
- Develop Investment Scheme for self-reliance
- Extend practical development in agriculture for youths and women with improve techniques.
Patriots For Development, One People, One Nation 