SEP Creative Hub
The SEP Management expresses its gratitude to all those who have contributed their efforts to complete the construction and establishment of the SEP Creative Hub at Bapuntong- Macdonal in the Western Area of Sierra Leone.
Fashionomics lifts up Sierra Leone
Fashionomics—the textile and fashion industry—is the second largest job engine in Africa, after agriculture. From cotton plantations and weaving mills to tailor shops, this sector provides many jobs, especially for women, who are often the driving forces behind the development of their families, villages and, ultimately, entire countries.
SEP Donate 17 Sewing Machines
The 17 sewing machines donated to the United Tailor Development Association in January this year have been distributed to female members of the association. See pictures and videos from the proud recipients. The donation was made in Freetown by Abubakarr Bangura, founder of the Sierra Leone Youth Initiative in the Netherlands. All Donation
Discover the world, develop yourself
An internship can change your life. A good internship gives you passion, direction and skills in the transition phase from study to career. Together with our partner in The Netherlands, we offer challenging internships and special experiences in beautiful Sierra Leone. Eight students from TU Delft have already preceded you, their experiences can be found…
SEP sewing workshop/TalentHub walls but no roof yet
The foundation of the SEP sewing workshop and the TalentHub in Freetown has been laid, we have been building the walls since February; see pictures. Our aim is to complete the construction of the walls in June this year. The placement of the roof and the furnishing of the sewing workshop and the water pump…
Establish the SEP junior secondary school in Rokel.
We are happy to announce in this report that SEP is going to establish a junior secondary school in Rokel in September 2022. The school will provide technical and vocational education. These students and graduates will be eligible to use the services of the SEP TalentHub, when completed.
Invest in Agriculture
Food security in Sierra Leone is a national priority. Our intervention in agriculture contributes to the achievement of food sufficiency in Sierra Leone. SEP agriculture projects at Makonkarie are on the right footing. SEP negotiated with the people of the village for 146 acres of land for the development of SEP agriculture initiative. SEP hired…
Invest in Clean Water
Getting water from a well is heavy and risky. Water wells are available at many schools in Sierra Leone, drawing water costs a lot of energy and can be dangerous for school children. The Flamingo Water Pump makes water drawing easier and safer for children. By using the pump, they get clean drinking water and…
Invest in the Fashion Sector
Africa’s creative industries offer enormous potential for boosting employment and economic growth for the entire continent (Fashionomics, AfDB, 2016). For example, after agriculture, the creative industries are the second sector where jobs are created. The sector has a large share of women and young people. Approaching the opportunities in the sector, the AfDB encourages governments…
Flamingo Water Pumps
SEP Investment Ltd., a social enterprise registered in Sierra Leone, is producing the Flamingo Water Pump at Rokel, Freetown, creating local employment in a safe workshop with fair wages and labor practices.