The Society on Environmental Pollution in Sierra Leone (SEPSiL)

About Us

The Society on Environmental Pollution (SEPSiL) is a social enterprise, voluntary, nonprofit and non-governmental organisation established in 2024 and legally registered to work with local communities, state and non-state actors, including local and international networks in combating all forms of pollution in Sierra Leone. This is done using diverse appropriate approaches including research, education, strategic communication, policy advocacy, technology and innovation, social marketing, and direct site actions (climate resilience actions – facilitating community actions to sustainably manage solid and liquid waste, restoration of mined out pits and degraded terrestrial and marine landscapes, promotion of agroforestry and climate smart-agricultural initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote green-jobs in communities).

Goal

Our goal is to contribute to ongoing efforts towards preventing and protecting the natural environment from all forms of pollution in communities through strengthened intersectoral collaboration and partnerships.

Mission

To prevent and reduce environmental pollution through education, policy advocacy, strategic communication, technology and innovation, and community-driven climate resilience initiatives.

Vision

A healthy and sustainably productive environment for current and future generations.

· We are committed to upholding the respect, value and sanctity of the natural environment for people and nature.

· We believe in the strength and values of community ownership for the sustainability of community-driven development initiatives.

· We are committed to creating a culture of mutual respect where individual differences, cultures, etc. are valued, and every voice is clearly heard.

· We strongly believe in the principles of transparency and accountability.

Core Values