Sierra Leone Capacity: The Institute for Sierra Leonean Languages
Equipping leaders in Sierra Leone to improve literacy through indigenous languages and connect communities with God’s Word.
Scripture Engagement
Country
- Sierra Leone
Region
- West Africa
Language Population
14,201,000
The urgent need for increased literacy in Sierra Leone
Since 1974, The Institute for Sierra Leonean Languages (TISLL) has been dedicated to promoting indigenous language education in religious institutions, schools, and communities. As literacy rates in Sierra Leone rise, more individuals express a desire to acquire literacy skills to read Scripture in their mother tongues.
TISLL faces the challenge of providing essential technical and professional services to numerous churches and language programs serving these communities. With adequate funding, TISLL can expand the reach and effectiveness of its literacy initiatives, empowering people to deepen their faith by reading God’s Word in a language they understand.
Empowering local leaders to foster literacy and engagement
Your investment empowers TISLL to expand its vital work of training local leaders, developing educational resources, and coordinating literacy programs that transform communities through language education and Scripture engagement.
Program Goals
- Strengthen Administrative and Support Functions
- Advance Training for Literacy Leaders
- Boost Program Coordination and Monitoring
- Secure and Maintain Infrastructure
- Increase Community Awareness and Engagement
The TISLL Program Plan
Step 1
Enhance Administrative Efficiency
- Chair quarterly staff meetings for progress reviews and strategic planning.
- Streamline operational processes for better coordination of programs.
- Monitor and evaluate language projects through regular oversight visits.
Step 2
Empower Literacy Leadership
- Provide mentorship for newly recruited literacy coordinators.
- Conduct training sessions on literacy management and reporting skills.
- Organize workshops on effective community engagement strategies.
Step 3
Foster Community Engagement and Awareness
- Collaborate with local media to raise awareness of literacy initiatives.
- Host events to celebrate International Mother Tongue and Literacy Day.
- Distribute informational materials about TISLL’s impact to stakeholders.
Meet the Local Team
Team members
• Bishop Alieu Tamba Koroma – TISLL Board
• Bishop Momoh – TISLL Board
• Pastor Dr. Olive Musa – TISLL Board
• Rev. Alie M. Sesay – TISLL Board
Team members
• Mr. Ambrose Rogers – TISLL Board
• Mr. Andrew Kamanda – TISLL Board
• Mr. JP Kamara – TISLL Board
• Mr. Mohamed B. Turay – TISLL Board
Team members
• Program Manager
• Financial Officer
• Desktop Publisher
• Maintenance Officer
• Office Assistant
Partner Organizations
Honoring the Language
24 established languages
19 are indigenous, five are non-indigenous
Limba, Mende, and Themne are considered the three Provincial languages
