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The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) is a special fund at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The Fund is dedicated to promoting socio-economic development and reducing poverty in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. With a clear mission to lead innovative poverty reduction programs, ISFD focuses on developing partnerships that address the most pressing development challenges in IsDB member countries.
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ISFD is committed to addressing socio-economic challenges and improving the lives of people in our member countries. We target interventions with proven impact to eradicate poverty. We empower women and youth to drive economic growth, invest in human development to unlock individual potential, and support building resilient communities through access to education, healthcare, and clean energy.
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ISFD collaborates with member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) who contribute significantly to our capital. Through this strong sense of solidarity, we work together to fulfil the ISFD’s mission of alleviating poverty by empowering communities and promoting sustainable socio-economic development across the OIC least developed member countries.
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Republic of Sierra Leone

Country Overview

Sierra Leone encompasses approximately 71,470 square kilometers with an estimated population of 7.4 million (2017 data). The population is predominantly Muslim (80%) and comprises diverse ethnicities such as the Temne, Mende, and Limba. Notably, a significant portion, around 60%, falls under the age of 25, with a high youth unemployment rate of 60%. The economy is largely agrarian, with subsistence agriculture employing roughly 65% of the working-age population and contributing 60% to the GDP. Sierra Leone boasts rich natural resources, exporting primarily diamonds, iron ore, rutile, and bauxite.

Current Projects

The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) has played a multifaceted role in supporting Sierra Leone's development journey. ISFD contributions include funding for the GIETRENK project which empowers communities to manage their own development initiatives, the LLF - Rice Value Chain project to strengthen food security, the Palm Oil Production project to create economic opportunities, and support for both Sierra Leone Community-Driven Development Project and the Health System Strengthening Project.

29,302,300 Total ISFD Contributions

Agriculture

8,430,000

Sierra Leone Community-Driven Development Project 1

Agriculture

2,000,000

Palm Oil Production Project in the Framework of the C.B. Initiative

Agriculture

3,872,300

LLF - Rice Value Chain

Agriculture

15,000,000

GIETRENK: Sierra Leone Community-Driven Development (Phase II) Project