Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Showcases New Susan’s Bay Care Block
Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has led the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Dr Najat Maalla M’jid, and the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr Isata Mahoi, on a tour of the newly constructed Susan’s Bay Care Block.
The visit, announced by the Mayor on Sunday, November 8, 2026, included interactions with participants in the Care Block project and a tour of the facility, which is expected to open in the coming weeks.
Aki-Sawyerr said the project forms part of efforts to support caregivers, recognise the value of care work and create opportunities for women and families in the Susan’s Bay community.
The Care Block is designed to bring essential support services closer to residents, including childcare, adult education, nutrition support, professional development, and access to health and gender-based violence resources.
The initiative is being implemented by the Freetown City Council in partnership with CHANGE, with support from international development partners. It seeks to ease the burden of unpaid care work, particularly on women and girls, while expanding access to essential services within the community.
The Mayor said the visit provided an opportunity to showcase the project’s progress and demonstrate how investment in care can make a difference in people’s everyday lives.
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