The Social Welfare Sector of Port Loko District has proposed a budget of NLe 672,448 for the 2027 financial year. This budget is intended to support five key deliverables and activities aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable groups across the district. The proposed activities were presented at the Port Loko District Council. They focus on promoting social inclusion and supporting vulnerable populations.
The proposed activities include commemorating the International Day for Older Persons on October 1st and celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, the sector plans to provide cash support to 60 vulnerable persons. These initiatives aim to address the needs of both male and female beneficiaries. The sector also intends to provide assistive devices to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Another key aspect of the proposed budget is raising awareness about drug abuse among adolescents and delinquent youth. This initiative seeks to increase awareness of drug abuse among young people and promote healthy lifestyles. The sector believes that these activities will have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable groups in the district.
The proposed interventions align with the sector's goals of promoting social inclusion and supporting vulnerable populations. By providing cash support and assistive devices, the sector aims to improve the living conditions of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The sector also seeks to promote social inclusion by addressing the needs of both male and female beneficiaries.
The Port Loko District Council will review the proposed budget and activities. The council's approval will enable the sector to implement these activities during the 2027 financial year. The sector is optimistic that the proposed budget will be approved and that the activities will be successfully implemented.
The proposed budget and activities demonstrate the sector's commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable groups in Port Loko District. The sector's efforts to promote social inclusion and support vulnerable populations are commendable. The implementation of these activities will have a positive impact on the lives of many individuals in the district.
The sector's proposal is a positive step towards addressing the needs of vulnerable groups in Port Loko District. The proposed budget and activities will improve the welfare of persons with disabilities, older persons, and other vulnerable groups. The sector's initiatives will also promote healthy lifestyles and social inclusion.
Key points
- The proposed budget of NLe 672,448 will support five key deliverables aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable groups in Port Loko District.
- The proposed activities include commemorating the International Day for Older Persons and celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- The sector plans to provide cash support to 60 vulnerable persons and assistive devices to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
