As part of the national celebration, the National Headquarters launched its Emergency Response to Road Accidents Initiative along the Masiaka–Bo and Masiaka–Makeni highways. The initiative aims to improve rapid response, emergency care, and safer management of road accidents through a coordinated operational system.

The launch also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, Drivers Union, Bike Riders Union, and other key partners.

Across the country, Red Cross branches organized impactful activities to celebrate the day and reaffirm their commitment to humanitarian service:

• Kambia Branch delivered a First Aid lecture to personnel of the Kambia Police Division.

• Kono Branch engaged in various community service activities.

• Bombali Branch joined worshippers at the Makeni Central Mosque for Juma’ah prayers, offering prayers for the continued success of humanitarian services.

• Bonthe Branch participated in a radio discussion programme on Voice of Women Radio Station in Mattru Jong.

• Port Loko Branch provided First Aid services during the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology inter-house sports meet.

• Koinadugu/Falaba Branch commemorated the day through stakeholder engagement activities in Kabala.

• Volunteers in Kamakwie carried out a community clearing exercise at the town market.

• Kenema Branch marked the occasion with a flag-hoisting ceremony, radio discussion programme.

And many other branches involve in several community-centered activities.

 

These nationwide activities continue to reflect the commitment of Red Cross volunteers and partners in promoting humanity, supporting vulnerable communities, and strengthening unity across Sierra Leone.