Partnerships

Build local capability with us

SLIHSD is being built deliberately and openly. We are inviting organisations that share our commitment to locally led development to help turn a working model into a lasting institution.

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Who we are talking to

Partners we are seeking

Partnership can be technical, financial or in-kind. What matters is that it strengthens learning for people in Tonkolili District and beyond.

Universities & colleges

Curriculum review, guest faculty, joint short courses and student research collaboration.

NGOs & INGOs

Staff training cohorts, field placements and shared practitioner expertise.

UN agencies

Technical content, standards alignment and access to open learning materials.

Government institutions

Alignment with national priorities, local workforce development and district-level collaboration.

Telecommunications companies

Connectivity, data support and digital inclusion for learners in Mile 91.

Mining companies

Community investment through equipment, facility improvement and sponsored seats.

Banks & financial institutions

Scholarship funds, instalment-friendly fee options and financial literacy content.

Technology companies

Computers, software, AI learning tools and technical volunteer trainers.

Foundations & philanthropies

Scholarships, renovation grants and multi-year capacity support.

Community institutions

Churches, mosques, schools, chiefdoms and youth groups helping reach learners.

How you can help

Ten concrete ways to partner

Every item here is a current, real need. We would rather name them plainly than dress them up.

Equipment

Computers, laptops, projectors, printers and accessible learning devices.

Trainers

Practitioner facilitators and guest lecturers, in person or online.

Internships

Placements where learners apply their certificate skills in real settings.

Research

Joint studies, data partnerships and evidence work with our School of Research.

Scholarships

Full or partial fee support for women, youth and rural learners.

Connectivity

Internet access and data support for online and blended learning.

Furniture

Desks, chairs, tables and storage for classrooms and the CCAP centre.

Renovation

Building improvement, electrical work, security and safe learning space.

Curriculum support

Content review, materials, assessment design and quality assurance.

Our commitment

What partners can expect from us

Clear written agreement on what is contributed and what it funds

Honest reporting on how support was used and what changed

No misuse of a partner's name, logo or reputation without written consent

Recognition only where a partnership genuinely exists

Learner data handled respectfully and never sold or traded

Openness about our developmental status and regulatory position

Let's talk about what you can contribute

Reach the Institute directly on WhatsApp or phone at +232 88650320, or visit us in Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.

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