Mabella Community, 4th July 2024 – In alignment with its Western Area Flood Mitigation Strategy, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), supported by Goal Sierra Leone, has launched a two-day community engagement initiative on risk management in the Mabella Community. This effort is part of NDMA’s ongoing mission to improve disaster risk communication and preparedness....Read More

Freetown, 8th July 2024 – Following a series of incident reports on damage caused by flooding due to continuous heavy rain in Freetown, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has embarked on a rigorous risk assessment in six communities across the Western Area. This assessment is part of NDMA’s commitment to disaster preparedness, mitigation, and...Read More

NDMA Headquarters, Aberdeen, Freetown, Friday, April 12, 2024 In a significant move to enhance the National Disaster Management Agency’s preparedness and data management capabilities, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has donated ICT equipment, which comprises six laptops and three tablets to the agency. The donation reflects the ongoing commitment of both organizations to strengthen...Read More

Freetown, Friday 5th April 2024 – Two research projects focusing on disaster management and resilience in Sierra Leone have been featured in a Cabinet Office publication in the United Kingdom (UK). The work of Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC), characterized by dynamic co-creative partnerships with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), has been highlighted...Read More

Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, 15th March 2024 – The Achievers Foundation, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, has launched the ECOWAS 2021 post-flood recovery assistance project at the District Council Hall in Mattru Jong and also commenced direct cash transfers to six thousand verified...Read More

Hamilton, Freetown, 6th March 2024 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) conducted a vulnerability risk assessment at an abandoned quarry in the Poo Go Dong community along Peninsula Road following the wide circulation of a video showing a boulder that rolled down nearby houses under construction on Tuesday the 5th of March 2024. The...Read More

Mattru John, Bonthe District, 7th March 2024 — The Achievers Foundation, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency, has commenced a comprehensive verification process for flood victims in Bonthe District who were affected by massive floods in 2021/2022. This initiative aims to accurately identify and assist individuals affected by the floods in various villages...Read More

Freetown, 23rd January 2024 – In line with its mandate to respond to disaster incidents across the country, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) responded to a recent fire incident at the agriculture quarter of the Presidential Lodge at Hill Station in Freetown. The incident, which occurred on the 20th of January 2024, was triggered...Read More

Musaia Town, Dembelia Musaia Chiefdom, Falaba District, Thursday 30th November 2023 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), commenced the formation and training of Chiefdom Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs) across ten (10) chiefdoms within the Falaba District. This initiative is in alignment with NDMA’s core mandate...Read More

Lungi International Airport, Lungi Town, Port Loko District, December 8, 2023 – In a concerted effort to bolster the nation’s preparedness for emergencies, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in collaboration with the World Bank, has ended a comprehensive five-day national simulation exercise focusing on search and rescue operations. This exercise, held at the Lungi...Read More