The UK is working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone to support its efforts to build an effective, democratic and capable nation that is making progress in reducing poverty. Priority areas of work include:

• Democracy
• Security
• Accesss to justice
• Progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) including health, education, governance and the environment.

Outcomes of the London Summit

The London Summit brings together leaders of the world’s advanced and emerging economies to find solutions to the global economic crises.

Democracy and governance

Find out about UK's support for democracy and governance in Sierra Leone.

Development

Find out about the development programmes undertaken by the UK Government in Sierra Leone.

Security

Find out about the UK's involvement in reforming the security of Sierra Leone.

UK foreign policy

Find out about the FCO's new strategic framework and how it ties in with the UK's foreign policy

Justice

Find out about the Justice Sector Development Programme.

Copenhagen in the balance

The latest updates from the UK's Act on Copenhagen campaign

Building our Common Future: Article by Douglas Alexander

Douglas Alexander, UK Secretary of State for International Development writes about the recently launched DFID White Paper

Breaking the Environmental ice in Sierra Leone

Find out more about the visit of HMS Endurance to Sierra Leone.

Human rights in Burma

Despite its natural resources, Burma remains one of the poorest countries in the world, and faces a range of humanitarian challenges.

The Road to the London Summit

Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, published a report titled 'The Road to the London Summit' on 18 February - the plan for getting the global economy back on track through a new global deal.

British High Commission Small Project Grants Scheme

Find out about our small project grants scheme