Baseline
A starting assessment against which later progress can be understood. The framework schedules baseline work and programme launch in 2027.
OUR STRATEGY · 2027–2031
A clear direction for lasting change.
A five-year framework for Sierra Leone, connecting community participation, evidence and stronger health systems through five programme areas.
OUR MISSIONEquitable health,
Equitable health,
across the life course.
To advance equitable and sustainable health outcomes for adolescents, young people, women, newborns and children through integrated, evidence-based solutions that strengthen reproductive and maternal health, child health, immunization, disease control and prevention, community action, research and innovation.
INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGYStrategic Plan
Strategic Plan
2027–2031
Five programme areas.
One integrated framework.
OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE · BY 2031
MCHF will contribute to improved and equitable health outcomes among adolescents, young people, women, newborns and children, particularly in underserved communities, through evidence-based interventions, stronger community capacity, actionable evidence and strategic partnerships.
FIVE CONNECTED PRIORITIES
Our programme framework
01Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Care across the continuum from adolescence through pregnancy, birth and early childhood
- Adolescent & Youth SRH
- Family Planning & Reproductive Health
- Maternal Health & Safe Motherhood
02Immunization, Vaccine Confidence & Disease Prevention
Building demand, trust and protection against preventable disease
- Immunization Demand Generation & Uptake
- Vaccine Confidence & Misinformation Management
- Community-Based Disease Prevention
03Community Health, Empowerment & Health Equity
Communities as owners and drivers of their own health outcomes
- Health Education & Health Literacy
- Youth & Community Participation
- Behaviour Change & Social Mobilization
04Research, Evidence & Innovation
Generating the evidence that makes programmes work and proving what works
- Operational & Community Health Research
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Knowledge Translation & Dissemination
05Health-System Strengthening & Strategic Partnerships
Stronger services, stronger institutions, stronger collaboration
- Health-Worker Capacity Strengthening
- Quality Improvement & Service Strengthening
- Community–Facility Linkages & Referral
MONITORING & REVIEW
Five years. Continuous learning.
2027
Baseline & launch
2028
Quarterly & annual reviews
2029
Mid-term strategic review
2030
Quarterly & annual reviews
2031
Final strategic evaluation
HOW WE IMPLEMENT
From strategy to annual action
01
Strategic plan
02
Annual priorities
03
Project design
04
Detailed activities
05
Budget
06
Implementation
07
Monitoring
08
Review
09
Learning
10
Annual planning
Numerical targets are set annually as resources, geographical scope, baselines, partnerships and capacity are established.
THE VALUES WE WORK BY
Five commitments. Every decision.
01
Equity
A fair opportunity for better health, with particular attention to underserved and vulnerable communities.
02
Evidence & Excellence
Scientific evidence, reliable data and professional standards guide our work and continuous improvement.
03
Integrity & Accountability
Honesty, transparency and responsible stewardship of resources, accountable to communities and partners.
04
Innovation & Empowerment
Practical solutions that equip people with knowledge, skills and confidence to improve their health.
05
People & Impact
People’s dignity, needs and well-being are at the centre of meaningful and sustainable change.
ACROSS EVERY PROGRAMME
Principles that hold us together.
Gender & social inclusionYouth participationCommunity ownershipEvidence-based programmingPartnership & coordinationMonitoring, Evaluation & LearningSustainability
UNDERSTAND THE APPROACH
A guide to the plan’s learning cycle.
The strategy combines a long-term direction with regular reviews. This creates opportunities to test assumptions, adjust delivery and make the next annual plan more informed.
Mid-term review
The planned 2029 review provides an opportunity to examine progress, context and priorities while there is still time to adapt.
Final evaluation
The planned 2031 evaluation examines the strategic period as a whole. Findings should inform future decisions and be presented with their supporting evidence.
Framework: MCHF Strategic Plan 2027–2031 and institutional memorandum. This introduction explains the approach; it does not report completed programme results.
Read the strategic framework