A catalyst and a bridge: an evaluation of UNHCR's community empowerment projects in Sierra Leone

Author(s)
Skran, C.M.
Publication language
English
Pages
64pp
Date published
01 Jan 2012
Type
Thematic evaluation
Keywords
Capacity development, Community-led, Education, Forced displacement and migration, Health, Livelihoods, Water, sanitation and hygiene
Countries
Sierra Leone
Organisations
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)

This report provides a review of the Community Empowerment Projects (CEPs), an innovative method of securing sustainable reintegration sponsored by the UNHCR in Sierra Leone. From 2003 through 2005, the UNHCR conducted almost 1400 CEPs in five different districts of Sierra Leone. The largest number of projects were implemented in Kailahun (618), followed by Kono (496), Pujehan (157), Kenema (65), and Kambia (38). Most CEPs can be categorized within five main sectors: water and sanitation (44%), livelihoods (21%), education and community services (20%), community buildings (12%), and health (3%).