welcome to the
Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES
mission statement
To serve as an umbrella organization for the Sierra Leonean communities in Minnesota, providing leadership for capacity building, strengthening community, and addressing social needs and disparities
who we are
about us
SLCM is an umbrella organization formed to serve organizations and people within the Sierra Leonean and related communities in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Youth Leadership Development
Youth development is a primary program focus for SLCM.
The 2nd Annual Youth Leadership Retreat was held at Camp Koronis in Paynesville, MN from September 9th to 11th
SLCM continues its support of education in Minnesota through donation of bookbags and supplies and scholarships for higher education.
We also support over 200 students in Sierra Leone through the Sierra Leone Aid Initiative.
Sierra Leone Aid Initiative Supports Over 200 Orphans, Pupils - AYV NEWSPAPER
Health and Wellness - Covid 19 Vaccines . . . Tobacco Control
Continuing our two decades of tobacco control work, we are partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health and other West African communities to Reduce the use of Vaping Products by our youth, and to Make our Communities Tobacco-Free
Disaster Relief
After the Ebola crisis of 2014, SLCM set up a special committee to address disaster support in Sierra Leone. The committee also works with local communities in the Twin Cities area to address common concerns such as travel advise, and infection information
our Programs
Click below to more programs and detailed explanation.