March 2026
MWF hosts free health outreach in three communities
A three-day drive brought menstrual hygiene education and supplies to hundreds of women and girls.
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The Mariyam's Ways Foundation
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From Survival to Significance.
We invest in the health, voice and opportunity of women and young people — building healthier bodies, healthier minds, and healthier communities across Sierra Leone.
15+ Years
of combined community leadership
Who We Are
A foundation built on healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy communities.
The Mariyam's Ways Foundation (MWF) exists to enhance opportunities for social change through strategic investments and partnerships that improve health and well-being, promote quality education, and create economic empowerment opportunities.
We believe true empowerment moves women and youth from being recipients of help to becoming agents of change — leading, innovating, and transforming the communities they call home.
Healthy Body
Healthy Mind
Healthy Community
Mission, Vision & Values
What guides every program we run
Mission
Our Mission
Enhancing opportunities for social change through strategic investments and partnerships in health, education, and economic empowerment.
Vision
Our Vision
Healthier communities where women and young people are empowered to lead, innovate, and transform society.
Value
Dignity First
Every program is designed to preserve dignity — replacing stigma and silence with support and voice.
Value
From Aid to Agency
We build pathways from receiving support to leading change — moving survival toward significance.
"Moving women and youth from survival to significance — from being recipients of help to becoming agents of change."
The MWF Philosophy Miss World Sierra Leone Rep.
Meet the Founder
Ms. Mariyam Lorba Konneh
Entrepreneur · Humanitarian · Media Personality
Mariyam Lorba Konneh founded The Mariyam's Ways Foundation to turn her own journey of ambition and service into a platform for others. As an entrepreneur and media personality, she has used her voice to champion health, dignity and opportunity for women and young people across Sierra Leone.
She represents Sierra Leone as its Miss World Sierra Leone 2026 representative, and leads MWF alongside her affiliated venture, Mariyam's Ways Limited (MWL). She is also a member of the Commonwealth Business Women's Network (CBWN), Sierra Leone — extending her impact into regional business and policy circles.
"Real empowerment starts with a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a healthy community."
50 Most Influential Women in Sierra Leone
Former AYV Miss University Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone International Representative
Commonwealth Business Summit Speaker
Our Programs
Five ways we invest in people
Every program is designed around one idea: health, voice and opportunity move together.
01
Women & Girls Health
Breaking stigma and building access, one community at a time.
- Menstrual hygiene awareness
- Sanitary support
- Community outreach
02
Mental Health & Lifestyle Wellness
Caring for the mind as much as the body.
- Mental health advocacy
- Fitness & lifestyle education
- Community wellness circles
03
Youth Empowerment & Advocacy
Equipping young people to lead where they stand.
- Drug abuse awareness
- Leadership & mentorship
- Capacity building
04
Economic Empowerment
From idea to income — real tools for real independence.
- Business startup support
- Digital inclusion & skills
- Employment pathways
05
Environmental Sustainability
Healthy communities need healthy surroundings.
- Environmental campaigns
- Community sanitation
- Climate awareness
Our Impact
Numbers behind the mission
Every figure below is a person, a family, a community reached along the way.
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Volunteers
Success Stories
Voices from the ground
★★★★★
The health outreach team made it easy to ask questions I'd never asked out loud before. I left with supplies, information, and a lot more confidence.
Fatmata S.Health Outreach Participant
★★★★★
The leadership cohort changed how I see myself. I went from attending meetings to running one of my own community's youth programs.
Isata K.Youth Leadership Graduate
★★★★★
With the startup grant and training, my tailoring shop finally has a proper storefront — and I've hired two other women from my community.
Aminata B.Small Business Owner
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Moments from the field
Support MWF
You can send your support directly using the account details below.
Account NameThe Mariyam's Ways Foundation
Bank Name[Your Bank Name]
Account Number
0000 0000 0000
Branch / SWIFT[Branch / SWIFT Code]
Mobile Money[Orange/Africell Money No.]
Please use "Support MWF" as your payment reference, and let us know via email or WhatsApp once sent so we can confirm receipt.
Our Partners
Working alongside us
Global Health Alliance
Youth First Network
EcoFuture Partners
Women Rise Coalition
Community Health Trust
Bright Path Foundation
Global Health Alliance
Youth First Network
EcoFuture Partners
Women Rise Coalition
Community Health Trust
Bright Path Foundation
Latest News
Stories in motion
February 2026
40 young leaders graduate the Youth Advocacy cohort
Graduates now mentor peers on leadership, civic engagement, and life-skills training.
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January 2026
MWF and CBWN launch a women's business bootcamp
The partnership pairs seed grants with hands-on mentorship for first-time entrepreneurs.
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Get Involved
There's a place for you in this work
Volunteer
Give your time to outreach, events, or mentorship.
Donate
Fund supplies, training, and community programs.
Partner
Bring your organization alongside our mission.
Mentorship
Guide a young person or first-time entrepreneur.
Sponsor
Back a program or event from start to finish.
Contact Us
Let's start a conversation
Phone+232 76 556 335 · +232 30 811 457
Office76 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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