NEAS/SL
Beyond Deportation, Every Return Matters
Welcome to the
NETWORK OF EX-ASYLUM SEEKERS – SIERRA LEONE (NEAS-SL)
Supporting returnees, deportees, and vulnerable migrants to rebuild their lives with dignity, opportunity, and hope.
500+
Returnees Supported
50+
Community Programs
300+
Skills Training Participants
80+
Businesses Started
30+
Policy Dialogues
8+
Partner Organizations
About NEAS/SL
NEAS/SL is a non-profit organization that supports Sierra Leoneans who have been deported or have voluntarily returned from Europe, North America, and other parts of the world. We work to restore dignity and hope by providing psychosocial counseling, livelihood support, skills development, and community reintegration services.
We collaborate with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, UN agencies, embassies, and international organizations to promote sustainable reintegration and protect the rights of migrants.
What We Do
Reintegration Support
Comprehensive support for returnees to rebuild lives with dignity.
Psychosocial Counseling
Mental health support for returning migrants and their families.
Livelihood Support
Economic empowerment through sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Skills Training
Vocational and professional skills development programs.
Business Development
Supporting entrepreneurship and small business creation.
Advocacy & Human Rights
Championing rights and fair treatment for all returnees.
Community Awareness
Promoting social inclusion and combating stigma.
Youth & Women Empowerment
Empowering youth and women through targeted programs.
Featured Projects
Skills for Life Program
Vocational training for returnees in tailoring, ICT, agriculture, and more.
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Success Stories
"NEAS/SL helped me rebuild my life after deportation. Today, I run a successful tailoring business and employ five other returnees."
— Mohamed K.
Our Partners
Medico International
A German humanitarian and human rights organization supporting NEAS-SL in providing psychosocial counseling, mental health services, and advocacy for returnees and deportees in Sierra Leone.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Sierra Leone
The government department responsible for Sierra Leone's foreign policy, diplomatic relations, and diaspora engagement. Partners with NEAS-SL on consular support and reintegration coordination for returning nationals.
Ministry of Social Welfare – Sierra Leone
The government ministry mandated to protect vulnerable groups including returnees, women, and children. Collaborates with NEAS-SL on social reintegration programs, family tracing, and welfare support for deportees.
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