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Strategic document · 2027
MCHF Strategic Plan 2027–2031
Our integrated five-year framework for equitable health: five programme areas, 26 interventions, implementation, learning and accountability.
HEALTH EQUITY. HUMAN DIGNITY. LASTING CHANGE.Every mother.
Every mother.
Every newborn.
Every community.
A Sierra Leone foundation connecting community voices, public-health learning and stronger systems, with a national focus across all five regions.
People at the centre. Evidence at the heart.
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH FOUNDATION
INTRODUCING MCHF
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Watch our introduction to the Maternal and Child Health Foundation.
YOUR CONNECTION TO MCHF
What brings you here?
Find the work, evidence and opportunities
that matter to you.
Communities
Health information & community programmes
Researchers
Evidence, learning & collaboration
Health institutions
Stronger services & systems
Development partners
Our strategy & programme portfolio
Academic institutions
Research & knowledge partnerships
Potential partners
Discover how we can work together
A SHARED PURPOSE.
A CLEAR PLAN.MCHF at a glance
5Strategic programme areas26Key strategic interventions129Priority activities2027–31Our strategic horizonA CLEAR PLAN.MCHF at a glance
WHY WE EXISTA fair chance at health.
A fair chance at health.
At every stage of life.
Across Sierra Leone, health equity begins with listening to adolescents, young people, women, newborns’ caregivers and children. MCHF connects prevention, care, community action and research around their different needs.
Get to know MCHFOUR COMMITMENTEquitable. Evidence-based.
Equitable. Evidence-based.
Integrated. Sustainable.
Our strategic objective is to contribute to better, more equitable health outcomes by 2031, with particular attention to underserved communities.
AdolescentsYoung peopleWomenNewbornsChildren
Guided by the MCHF Strategic Plan 2027–2031 ROOTED IN SIERRA LEONEOne country.
One country.
Every community.
From Freetown’s neighbourhoods to rural towns, coastal communities and villages, better health begins with listening to the people who live there.
Our national focus welcomes knowledge and collaboration from all five regions.
Explore our Sierra Leone focus- Regions
- 5
- Districts
- 16
One shared
purpose.
District names describe our national outlook. Active project locations are confirmed separately.
OUR STRATEGIC PROGRAMME AREASConnected care.
All five programmesConnected care.
Lasting possibility.
01Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Care across the continuum from adolescence through pregnancy, birth and early childhood
- Adolescent & Youth SRH
- Family Planning & Reproductive Health
- Maternal Health & Safe Motherhood
02Immunization, Vaccine Confidence & Disease Prevention
Building demand, trust and protection against preventable disease
- Immunization Demand Generation & Uptake
- Vaccine Confidence & Misinformation Management
- Community-Based Disease Prevention
03Community Health, Empowerment & Health Equity
Communities as owners and drivers of their own health outcomes
- Health Education & Health Literacy
- Youth & Community Participation
- Behaviour Change & Social Mobilization
04Research, Evidence & Innovation
Generating the evidence that makes programmes work and proving what works
- Operational & Community Health Research
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Knowledge Translation & Dissemination
05Health-System Strengthening & Strategic Partnerships
Stronger services, stronger institutions, stronger collaboration
- Health-Worker Capacity Strengthening
- Quality Improvement & Service Strengthening
- Community–Facility Linkages & Referral
Stronger together.
By design.
Five interconnected areas, with communities at the centre.
How we work
PUBLIC HEALTH, WITH PEOPLE AT ITS HEARTTHE MCHF APPROACHBetter health is
Discover our approach
Better health is
a connected effort.
Lasting change in Sierra Leone starts with community knowledge, useful evidence and strong local institutions.
01
Evidence informs programmes.
Research and learning shape what we do.
02
Communities drive design.
Local voices help identify priorities and solutions.
03
Systems sustain results.
Stronger services make progress durable.
04
Partnerships extend reach.
Shared expertise builds lasting capacity.
COMMUNITY VOICES. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.HEALTH THAT BELONGS TO EVERYONECommunities are
Communities are
partners in change.
MCHF’s strategy recognises communities as owners and drivers of their health outcomes. Local priorities, lived experience and participation help shape practical solutions.
- Meaningful youth participationAdolescents and young people contribute to programme design, communication and evaluation.
- Health information people can useKrio and relevant local languages, peer education and trusted community voices help make information accessible.
- More inclusive accessProgramme design considers the social, geographical and economic barriers facing underserved groups.
OUR WORK IN PRACTICEBuilt on purpose.
Projects & initiativesBuilt on purpose.
Accountable to people.
From strategy to implementation.
Our 2027–2031 framework sets a clear direction for community-led programmes. Confirmed projects will be shared as implementation develops.
Explore the implementation frameworkEvidence before claims.
Verified results will be published with their source, date and methodology as monitoring systems are established.
Our commitment to accountabilityRESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE
Explore the knowledge centreEvidence for a healthier future.
Discover the strategy and governance documents guiding MCHF’s work. Research, learning products and practical resources will grow alongside our programmes.
Research & collaborationDOCX
Governance document
Memorandum & Articles of Association
The Foundation’s objectives, governance structure, five strategic portfolios and institutional accountability framework.
INSIDE OUR STRATEGY
More knowledge & resourcesUnderstand the thinking behind the work.
STRATEGY EXPLAINERCommunity ownership
What community ownership means in practice
Why local priorities, meaningful youth participation and trusted community networks are central to the MCHF approach.
Read the explainer
STRATEGY EXPLAINERResearch & learning
From local evidence to better programme decisions
How research, monitoring and shared learning are designed to inform delivery, adaptation and health innovation.
Read the explainer
STRATEGY EXPLAINERSystems & sustainability
Stronger systems for lasting health
Connecting community referrals, frontline capacity and institutional partnerships to more sustainable care.
Read the explainerOUR STRATEGIC HORIZON2027—2031
Five years. One shared commitment.
A PLAN FOR LASTING HEALTH EQUITYA clear direction.
A clear direction.
Room to grow.
Our strategic plan connects community action, research and stronger health systems in one accountable framework.
OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE
Our mission & valuesThe commitments behind our work.
Equity
A fair opportunity for better health, with particular attention to underserved and vulnerable communities.
Evidence & Excellence
Scientific evidence, reliable data and professional standards guide our work and continuous improvement.
Integrity & Accountability
Honesty, transparency and responsible stewardship of resources, accountable to communities and partners.
Innovation & Empowerment
Practical solutions that equip people with knowledge, skills and confidence to improve their health.
People & Impact
People’s dignity, needs and well-being are at the centre of meaningful and sustainable change.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
All news & eventsFollow our next chapter.
Programme updates, institutional news and learning events will be shared here as MCHF’s work develops.
Explore upcoming eventsPUBLIC HEALTH, EXPLAINED
Start with a better understanding.
Explore five ideas behind MCHF’s programme framework, from connected care to community ownership and evidence.
LEARNING GUIDE
Understanding care across the life course.
A connected approach from adolescence and reproductive health through pregnancy, birth and early childhood. Each stage has different needs, and coordination helps people move between relevant services.
Read the guideLEARNING GUIDE
Confidence begins with clear information.
Confidence involves trust in information, health workers and the services delivering vaccines. Listening to concerns and discussing them respectfully is part of the strategy.
Read the guideLEARNING GUIDE
What it means for communities to lead.
Health information becomes useful when people can understand it, ask questions and connect it with available services. The plan includes accessible materials, community dialogues and trusted peer educators.
Read the guideLEARNING GUIDE
Learning how evidence becomes useful.
Operational research asks practical questions about how programmes and services work. It can help identify implementation challenges and inform improvements in real delivery settings.
Read the guideLEARNING GUIDE
The connections behind reliable care.
Training, mentorship and continuing learning should respond to identified needs. The plan includes support for community health workers and frontline personnel alongside appropriate learning materials.
Read the guideDocumentary and stock photographs provide context for the learning topics. View photography credits.