Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. To safeguard Freetown’s primary water supply, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has handed over 1.5 kilometers of protective barriers to Tombo and Madina communities to prevent encroachment and deforestation within the Western Area National Park.
Clean and safe water remains essential for the well being of over one million people living in Freetown and nearby areas. The Western Area National Park, which serves as the primary water catchment zone, is under increasing pressure from illegal activities such as tree cutting, unauthorized farming, and land encroachment.
To help protect this critical resource, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, officially handed over 1.5 kilometers of protective barriers to the Tombo and Madina communities. These barriers are designed to limit access to vulnerable zones, reduce deforestation, and preserve the integrity of the watershed.
The handover event brought together community leaders, government representatives, and environmental advocates, demonstrating a shared dedication to safeguarding natural resources and promoting long-term water sustainability.
Despite this progress, CRS underscored the need for continued collaboration and urged more partners to join the initiative. They stressed that the success of the Water Fund depends on collective responsibility, resource pooling, and strategic cooperation.
Support from institutions like the European Union, World Bank, and United Nations is vital to advancing this cause and ensuring lasting access to clean water for future generations.
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