Freetown, Sierra Leone: May 9, 2024 – The European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone and EU Member States in Freetown (Team Europe), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, is proud to announce the launch of the EU-Sierra Leone Bus Tour 2024.
The launch event, held at the National Charter Office in Freetown, was attended by Kenyan Varley, Minister for Development and Economy, EU Ambassador Manuel Müller, Irish Ambassador Aidan Fitzpatrick, and German Chargé d'Affaires Patrick Gerzon. Did.
The EU-Sierra Leone Bus Tour was launched on Europe Day, 9 May 2024. The two-week bus tour will visit several parts of the country and showcase the concrete impact of projects jointly implemented by Team Europe and our Sierra Leonean partners. Starting from Freetown on 10 May and concluding in Waterloo on 23 May, the tour will highlight the achievements of the strong partnership between the EU, Freetown's member states (Germany, Ireland and France) and Sierra Leone, aimed at improving the lives of the Sierra Leonean people.
Manuel Muller, European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative, saying: “The EU-Sierra Leone Bus Tour 2024 is committed to promoting sustainable development in Sierra Leone and empowering local communities, especially women and youth, through joint efforts to support green economy, agriculture and food systems. It embodies commitment.
Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Kenya Barley, said: “The Government of Sierra Leone and communities across the country are grateful for the EU's diverse interventions, which have supported community cohesion, livelihoods, educational outcomes and connectivity. ” he emphasized. People, Regions, Districts and Chiefdoms.”
The EU's development priorities, particularly agriculture and rural development, are aligned with FeedSalon's efforts and will be featured during the tour. In addition, special attention will be given to initiatives aimed at empowering women and youth.
One of the interactive aspects of the trip will be for participants to engage directly with beneficiaries of development projects in different areas such as Loko Port, Kambia, Makeni, Bombali, Kono, Bo, Pujehun, Kenema, Kailahun, Moyamba and Waterloo. It's an opportunity. This tour aims to highlight the transformative impact of these interventions, showcasing concrete examples of positive change.
The EU Delegation in Sierra Leone sincerely and cordially invites all stakeholders, media, local communities and the public to join us on the 2024 EU-Sierra Leone Bus Tour. We value your presence and encourage you to follow us as the tour unfolds. We celebrate the spirit of partnership and progress in pursuit of a brighter future for all Sierra Leoneans.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact us below.
N'Fa Ali Koroma
Press and Information Officer
European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone
Leicester Peak, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Email: N'Fa-Alie.Koroma@eeas.europa.eu
Phone: +232 88136003
