Key Areas of Intervention
Humanitarian Relief and Emergency Response
During the civil war, SLAMY distributed food items, clothing, prayer mats, Holy Qur'ans, and essential household supplies to displaced families and vulnerable communities. Emergency interventions intensified following major incidents such as the 1997 coup and the January 6th invasion of Freetown.
- Food distribution to IDP camps
- Clothing for displaced families
- Islamic materials to mosques
- Emergency supplies post-January 6th invasion
Health Support and Medical Assistance
SLAMY provided essential drugs and medical supplies to clinics and hospitals. Notably, Le10,000,000 worth of drugs were donated to Connaught Hospital to support victims of the January 6th invasion.
- Essential drug distribution
- Medical supplies to clinics
- Support for war victims
- Basic healthcare interventions
Education and Capacity Building
Educational initiatives included the distribution of Islamic books to schools and institutions, leadership training programs, and a one-month Arabic Teachers' Training Programme conducted in Kenema for the Eastern Region.
- 3,000 Islamic books distributed (July 1992)
- Arabic Teachers' Training Programme in Kenema
- Leadership training seminars
- Youth capacity building programs
- Support for nursing training
Refugee Support and Repatriation
In collaboration with partners, SLAMY supported Sierra Leonean refugees in Guinea with food assistance and financial aid. Between August and September 1998, the organization facilitated the repatriation of over 2,000 refugees from Conakry to Freetown.
- Support to refugee camps in Guinea
- Fast-breaking and Adahi programs
- Financial assistance ($500 to Muslim refugees)
- Cross-border relief coordination