About the Sierra Leone Diasporans

The Sierra Leonean diaspora in the USA, UK, and Canada plays a significant role in shaping the future of Sierra Leone.  People who have moved to these areas have done so for a variety of reasons, such as to get an education, find work, or escape the civil war. Sierra Leoneans have built strong communities in these countries that enjoy their culture and make a positive contribution to the countries that have taken them in. The diaspora is very important because they send money back to family members back home and invest in local businesses and development projects. Groups like the Sierra Leone Community Association help people in the diaspora meet with each other and support projects that help both the homeland and the diaspora.