Regional SPQI Director’s Visit Highlights World Vision Sierra Leone’s Commitment

On 17 November 2025, as part of its ongoing recovery and strategic repositioning, World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) welcomed Toni Mpoy, Regional Director for Strategy, Programme Quality and Impact (SPQI) the West Africa Regional Office (WARO), to two WASH facility project sites in Freetown.

Toni Mpoy was accompanied by a delegation from WVISL, Mannah Josiah, Strategic Programmes Director;;Felix Koroma, Acting Senior Operations Manager; and Ing. Patrick Giama, the WASH Manager. The visit preceded a major Crisis Reflection and Learning Event scheduled for 25–26 November 2025. During this event, the National Office team will review recent organisational challenges, reinforce accountability systems, and plan a path towards greater resilience and improved programme outcomes.

During the field visit, the Regional SPQI Director Toni Mpoy engaged with communities and witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of improved access to clean water.

At the Kissy Borehole facility, community water management committee member Chief Yabom expressed deep appreciation: 

We would like to thank World Vision for providing this water facility in our community. For years, we struggled without access to clean, safe drinking water. Our children had to walk long distances and cross busy roads to collect water, which resulted in accidents, being late for school, and even early pregnancies and cases of rape. Those days are now behind us. Thanks to this borehole, our children are safe and we have clean water right here. We give thanks to God for World Vision and its partners. We pray for blessings upon the entire organisation.

The delegation also visited the Kola Tree Community Health Centre in Lower Allen Town. Thanks to World Vision’s support, this facility has undergone a significant transformation.

According to Nurse Rugiatu, who is in charge of the facility:

The health centre used to be in poor condition, with cracks in the walls and a leaking roof, and there was no water. Pregnant women often had to be referred elsewhere for delivery. Today, however, it is a modern facility with expanded wards and reticulated water points. We’ve seen a massive increase in antenatal visits and safe deliveries. People even come from neighbouring communities. World Vision has truly saved lives here, and we are very grateful.

Reflecting on the visit, Toni Mpoy emphasised West Africa Regional Office’s commitment to strengthening program quality and alignment with World Vision’s global strategy, Our Promise:

It’s inspiring to witness the impact these investments are having on the ground. As we enter the reflection and learning process, these stories remind us why we must continue to adapt, strengthen systems, and uphold our commitment to the most vulnerable.

World Vision Sierra Leone remains steadfast in its mission to restore trust, enhance program quality, and ensure sustainable impact for children and families across the country.