ABOUT US

CAJPHR-SL.ORG is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting legal empowerment and technology in Sierra Leone.  Founded on 11th April 2011; with-it first office at Tondogai Street in Moyamba town in the Kaiyamba chiefdom in Moyamba District South of Sierra Leone. 

Our mission is to train paralegals and community leaders, as well as educate the general public, on basic legal knowledge and technology skills to help them navigate through their daily activities with ease. We believe that by empowering individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge, we can create a more just and equitable society. Our institute provides training programs, workshops, and resources to equip individuals with the skills needed to understand and utilize the law and technology in their everyday lives. We are committed to promoting access to justice and fostering a culture of legal empowerment in Sierra Leone.

• Paralegal training: The Institute of Legal Empowerment and Technology will offer specialized training programs for paralegals, equipping them with the necessary skills to provide legal assistance to community members.

• Community leader empowerment: The institute will also conduct training and capacity building programs for community leaders to enable them to better understand their legal rights and responsibilities, and to serve as effective advocates for their communities. 

• Legal education for the public: CAJPHR-SL.ORG

CAJPHR-SL.ORG, also known as the Center for Access to Justice, Public Health and Rights in Sierra Leone, was established in .... with the aim of promoting access to justice, public health, and human rights in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded by a group of legal and health professionals who recognized the need for a comprehensive approach to address the issues of justice and health in the country. Over the years, CAJPHR-SL.ORG has worked tirelessly to provide legal aid services, conduct trainings, and empower communities to advocate for their rights.

• Establishment of the Institute of Legal Empowerment and Technology (ILET) in October 2017, with the goal of promoting access to justice and legal empowerment for marginalized communities in Sierra Leone.

• Launch of the Community Paralegal Program in 2012, which trained and deployed paralegals to provide legal assistance and education to rural and underserved communities.

• Collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and other stakeholders to develop and implement the Legal Aid Act 2012,

• Expanded product offerings in 2020