Women's leadership
Women are decision-makers, organizers, advocates, and trusted leaders in their communities.
Our mission
Women shaping the decisions that shape their lives.
CMMWPD - SL advances women's self-determination, participation, and self-sufficiency while protecting the rights and wellbeing of women, youth, and children.
Who we are
A grassroots circle that grew into a movement.
Founded in 1998, the Concern Mothers Movement for Women's Participation in Development brings women together to advocate for their rights, support one another, and participate in community decisions.
Registered with the Bo District Council and Sierra Leone's Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs, the movement is rooted in Bo District and connected to wider efforts for women's empowerment.
We believe the people closest to a problem are closest to its solution.
Our values
How we show up.
These principles guide our relationships, programmes, and advocacy.
Community ownership
Priorities are shaped with the people whose daily lives are directly affected.
Dignity and rights
Every programme begins with respect for human rights, safety, voice, and opportunity.
Practical action
Advocacy is connected to education, health, livelihoods, and everyday community needs.
Partnership
Local knowledge grows stronger through thoughtful collaboration and shared learning.
Accountability
We value honest communication, responsible stewardship, and results communities can recognize.
Our journey
Milestones in the movement.
The movement was founded
CMMWPD - SL began organizing women around participation, rights, and community development.
Local roots were formalized
The organization registered with the Bo District Council and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs.
Africademics partnership
A shared commitment to women's empowerment and education connected the movement to wider African networks.
Integrated community action
The movement continues linking advocacy with education, health, WASH, livelihoods, food security, and road safety.
Believe in women-led change?
There is a place for members, volunteers, partners, and supporters in this movement.