Who the framework serves
Adolescents, young people, women, newborns and children are central to the mission, with particular attention to underserved communities.
ABOUT MCHF
Health equity begins with people.
Rooted in Sierra Leone, with a shared commitment to the health of women, children, young people and communities in every region.
WHO WE ARERooted in community.
Rooted in community.
Guided by evidence.
MCHF brings community action, research, health promotion and stronger services together in one integrated public-health approach. Our strategic framework focuses on adolescents, young people, women, newborns and children in Sierra Leone, with particular attention to underserved communities. Our national outlook makes room for local priorities from the Eastern, Northern, North Western and Southern regions and the Western Area.
Our memorandum establishes a five-member Strategic Executive Board, with one accountable governance portfolio for each programme area.
Explore our governanceTHE PEOPLE BEHIND THE FOUNDATION
Meet our Board of Directors.
Five programme portfolios, each with a dedicated governance owner.
Explore the boardTHE VALUES WE WORK BY
Five commitments. Every decision.
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Equity
A fair opportunity for better health, with particular attention to underserved and vulnerable communities.
02
Evidence & Excellence
Scientific evidence, reliable data and professional standards guide our work and continuous improvement.
03
Integrity & Accountability
Honesty, transparency and responsible stewardship of resources, accountable to communities and partners.
04
Innovation & Empowerment
Practical solutions that equip people with knowledge, skills and confidence to improve their health.
05
People & Impact
People’s dignity, needs and well-being are at the centre of meaningful and sustainable change.
ACROSS EVERY PROGRAMME
Principles that hold us together.
Gender & social inclusionYouth participationCommunity ownershipEvidence-based programmingPartnership & coordinationMonitoring, Evaluation & LearningSustainability
UNDERSTANDING MCHF
A few useful answers.
Based on the supplied MCHF Strategic Plan and Memorandum & Articles of Association.
One shared framework for 2027–2031.
5 programme areas · 26 strategic interventions · 129 mapped priority activities
Read our strategic plan UNDERSTAND THE APPROACH
An integrated foundation, explained.
MCHF brings five programme areas into one framework. Understanding that structure makes it easier to see how community participation, services and evidence reinforce one another.
How the programmes connect
Maternal and child health, prevention, community action, research and health systems are interconnected priorities. They share cross-cutting commitments to inclusion, learning and sustainability.
Strategy and delivery
The 2027–2031 plan provides direction. Annual planning defines activities and targets in response to resources, baseline findings, geographical scope and implementation capacity.
Framework: MCHF Strategic Plan 2027–2031 and institutional memorandum. This introduction explains the approach; it does not report completed programme results.
Read the strategic framework