Leveraging Collective Expertise and Mobilising Resources
Our coalition firmly believes in the power of collective expertise to drive meaningful change and advance the women,
peace and security agenda. By harnessing the diverse talents, knowledge and experiences of our members and
partners, we can create innovative solutions that address the unique challenges faced by women.
Approaches
4.1. Building Strategic Partnerships: We actively seek to foster strategic partnerships with like minded
organisations, institutions and stakeholders. Through our collaboration with government agencies,
international organsiations, civil society, academic institutions and the private sector, we thrive to pool
resources and expertise to achieve common goals.
4.2. Engaging Experts and Practitioners: We engage experts and practitioners from diverse fields to provide
valuable insights, guidance and support for our initiatives. By tapping into their expertise and knowledge, we
ensure that our programmes and policies are informed by best practices and innovative approaches.
4.3. Knowledge sharing and learning: We create platforms for knowledge sharing and learning, enabling
members and partners to exchange information, experience and ideas. Through platforms such as workshops,
conferences, online forums and webinars, we foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, thus
ensuring we stay at the forefront of women, peace and security.

Capacity Building – We strengthen the institutuional and technical capacity of coalition members and like
minded organisations at local, and national level enabling effective advocacy and mobilisation for women,
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1.1. Training Sessions & Workshops: We organise training sessions and workshops to equip our members with
the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for women’s rights, peace and security. These sessions cover
critical topics including conflict transformation, leadership, gender mainstreaming.
1.2. Peer Learning and Networking: Our coalition fosters a culture of peer leaning and networking, providing
opportunities for members to share best practices, experiences, challenges and lessons. Through regular
meetings, webinars and conferences, we create a supportive environment where members can learn from
each other and collaborate on common goals.
1.3. Technical Assistance & Mentorship: We offer technical assistance and mentorship programmes to support
our members in implementing effective women, peace and security initiatives. Our experts provide guidance
of programming, finance, project design, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, advocacy strategies and
resource mobilisation.
1.4. Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: We lead advocacy and awareness campaigns to promote the
women, peace and security agenda at local, national and international levels. Our campaigns aim to raise
awareness, influence policy and mobilise resources to support initiatives that empower women and enhance
security.

Community mobilisation – At the heart of our efforts to promote women, peace and security is the power of
community mobilisation. We believe that change begins at the grassroot level, and we work together to crate a
more inclusive, peaceful and secure society. Our community mobilisation initiatives aim to engage, educate
and empower community members to take collective action and drive meaningful change.
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Why community mobilisation matters: Community mobilisation is important for achieving sustainable development and
social change. We bring together individuals, groups and organisations to identify common goals, build partnerships and

take coordinated actions. By mobilising communities:

Enhance the capacity of communities to address their own needs and challenges.
Approach
Our approach is based on the principles of collaboration, inclusion and empowerment. We use a variety of strategies to
mobilisation including:
2.1. Community meetings and dialogues: We organise regular community dialogues and meetings that create
spaces for open communication and discussion. These gatherings provide an opportunity for communities to
voice their concerns, share their experiences and contribute to decision making processes.
2.2. Awareness campaigns: We lead awareness campaigns to inform and educate community members about
key issues related to women, peace and security. Through these campaings we aim to challenge stereotypes,
address misconceptions and promote positive social norms.
2.3. Public Education Workshops: We conduct public education workshops to equip community members with
the knowledge and skills they need to take action. These workshops cover a range of topics including
leadership development, conflict resolution, advocacy strategies and more.
2.4. Community Action Plans: We work with communities to develop and implement community action plans.
These plans outline specific actions and intiatives that communitities will undertake to address their priority
issues and achieve their goals.
2.5. Partnerships and Alliances: We build partnerships and alliances with local organisations, institutions and
stakeholders to support our community mobilisation efforts. By working together, we can leverage resources,
share expertise and amplify our impact.

Raise awareness about critical issues related to women, peace and security.

Foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among community members.

Build strong networks and alliances to support advocacy efforts.

Promote inclusive decision making and participatory processes.

Policy Advocacy – Our coalition is dedicated to advocating for policies that promote women, peace and
security. We believe that effective policy advocacy contribute to creating lasting change thereby ensuring that
women’s voices are heard and valued in all aspects of peace and security. Through our advocacy efforts, we
work to influence policy makers, raise awareness and drive positive action towards an inclusive and equitable

Sierra Leone.
Why Policy Adocacy
We believe that policy advocacy is a powerful tool to drive systemic change and address the root causes of inequality
and insecurity. By advocating for policies that support women’s rights and participation in peacebuilding and security
processes, we have:

• Ensured women’s perspectives and experiences are included in policy decisions.
• Promoted gender equality including addressing discriminatory practices.
• Enhanced the protection and empowerment of women in conflict prone communities.
• Strengthened institutional frameworks to support, women, peace and security initiatives.
• Movilised resources and political will towards the implementation of effective policies and programmes.
  Our Approach
  Our policy advocacy is based on evidence-based research, collaboration and strategic engagement with key
  stakeholders. We employ a variety of strategies to achieve our advocacy goals including:
  3.1. Data collection, research and analysis: We conduct research and analysis to generate evidence based
  recommendations for policy change. We prioritise identifying gaps and challenges in existing practices, as well
  as highlighting best rpractices and innovating approaches to promoting women, peace and security.
  3.2. Advocacy campaigns: We lead targeted advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and build support for
  policy change. These campaigns involve engaging with policy makers, media and the public to highlight critical
  issues and advocate for specific policy solutions.
  3.3. Policy Dialogues and Consultations: Our work also involves organi9sing policy dialogues and consultations
  with key stakeholders, including government officials, Civil Society Organisations, and development partners.
  These spaces provide an opportunity to discuss policy priorities, share insights and build consensus on the
  way forward.
  3.4. Strategic Partnerships; We build strategic partnerships with like-minded institutions, organisations and
  networks to amplify our advocacy efforts. By working together, we can leverage our collective expertise and
  resources to drive impactful policy change.
  3.5. Capacity Building for Advocacy: We provide capacity building support to our coalition members and

partner organisations to enhance their advocacy skills and effectiveness. This includes capacity building on
advocacy strategies, communication techniques and policy analysis as well as providing technical assistance
and mentorship.
Our Advocacy Priorities

Legal and Institutional Reforms: We advocate for legal and institutional reforms that promote gender equality
and strengthen women’s roles in peace and security.

Women’s Participation: We advocate for women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding and security
decision making processes.

Gender Based Violence: We advocate for preventing and responding to gender based violence.

Human Rights: We advocate for the protection and promotion of women’s human rights

Resource Allocation: We advocate for adequate resources and funding for women, peace and security initiatives.

Resource Mobilisation: Our coalition is dedicated to mobilising resources to advance the women, peace and
security agenda. We understand that achieving sustainable development not only requires strategic planning
and collective expertise but also adequate financial and technical resources. Through our resource mobilisation
efforts, we aim to secure the support needed to implement programmes and initiatives that are impactful in
empowering women and promoting peace and security.
Our Approach
Our approach to resource mobilisation is comprehensive and strategic, involving a range of activities designed to attract
and secure funding and support from diverse sources. This includes:
5.1. Fundraising campaigns: We organise fundraising campaigns to generate financial support for our
programmes and initiatives, targeting individuals, organisaitons, foundations and cooperations committed to
promoting women, peace and security.
5.2. Grant Proposal Development: We actively seek out and apply for grants from national and international
funding agencies. Our team of experienced grant writers develops compelling proposals that align with the
priorities of potential funders and demonstrate the impact of our work.
5.3. Collaboration: We build partnerships and collaborations with like-minded organisations, institutions and
stakeholders, By working together, we can leverage our collective resources and expertise to achieve greater
impact. These partnerships mostly involve resource sharing and co-funding arrangements.
5.4. In Kind Contributions: We seek in kind contributions from partners and supporters, including donations of
goods, services and technical assistance. These contributions are invaluable in supporting us in the
implementation of our programmes and initiatives effectively.
5.5. Corporate Sponsorship: We engage the private sector to secure corporate sponsorships for our activities
and events. By partnering with businesses that share our values, we partner with the private sector on
women, peace and security issues.

Get Involved
We invite you to join us in our resource mobilisation efforts to promote women, peace and security. Whether you are an
individual, organisation or group; there are many ways to support women, peace and security in Sierra Leone:

Partner with us: Collaborate with us on projects and initiatives to leverage our collective resources.

Donate: Make a financial contribution towards women, peace and security.