Demonstrating its commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of local partners, German development organization Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has donated a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle to the Land-for-Life Initiative Sierra Leone. The handover ceremony took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
The donation is intended to support the implementation of the ongoing “Making Policies Work for Food Security” project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
In his remarks during the handover, WHH Country Director in Sierra Leone, Emmanuel Octave Bananeza, emphasized that the vehicle will enhance the mobility and operational efficiency of Land-for-Life staff in executing project activities. He expressed confidence that the vehicle would be used responsibly and in accordance with the project’s goals.
“This vehicle is not just a means of transport,” Emmanuel Octave Bananeza said. “It is a tool to support your tireless work in promoting land governance and food security. We trust it will be put to good use to drive meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”
Receiving the vehicle, the National Coordinator of Land-for-Life Initiative, Berns Komba Lebbie, expressed deep appreciation to WHH for the generous support.
“This donation significantly strengthens our logistical capacity and will enhance our outreach and policy advocacy efforts across our operational districts and beyond,” he stated. “We assure you that the vehicle will be well-maintained and used strictly for the intended project activities, upholding the integrity and credibility represented by both our organizations.”
Land-for-Life is currently implementing the third phase of its Multi-Actor Partnership project, titled: Policy for Food Security, in the districts of Kenema, Port Loko, Pujehun and Tonkolili, as well as the capital, Freetown.
This third phase is part of a broader regional initiative being executed in four African countries, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. Unlike conventional projects, Land-for-Life describes its work as a long-term land governance initiative aimed at securing land rights for rural communities.
The initiative’s overarching objective is to improve food security by fostering inclusive, responsible and effective land policy through sustainable multi-stakeholder engagement processes.
With this strategic support from WHH, Land-for-Life is better positioned to advocate for land reforms and food security, making a lasting difference in the lives of rural populations across Sierra Leone and the broader region.
