Salone Cooperative Union

Mobilization of wealth to the people by building capacity and creating opportunity..

Transforming communities through empowerment...

📍 Freetown, Sierra Leone
🎟️ Entry: FREE
📅 March 27–28, 2026
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Mission & Purpose

mobilizing wealth to the people, uniting across nations culture and experience to establish nationalism, build courage and productive leadership at all levels and the diaspora.

To provide a national and international platform that strengthens cooperative leadership, enhances skills, and promotes inclusive economic participation for youth and women.

Freetown harbor sunrise

Roots & Community

Establish nationalism and grassroots leadership — connecting market access, cooperative management, and cultural identity to create sustainable livelihoods across Sierra Leone.

Join workshops, panels, and community exchanges focused on practical skills and lasting partnerships.

Cultural festival

Culture & Celebration

Culture fuels our resilience. Experience live performances, craft markets, and cultural showcases that celebrate heritage while supporting local entrepreneurs.

These moments of joy foster networks and inspiration — a vital part of community-led economic growth.

Market & community

Markets & Exchange

Practitioners and youth entrepreneurs will gain hands-on tools to improve cooperative governance, and cooperative management.

Practical clinics, mentoring, and pitch sessions help transform ideas into viable local enterprises.

Why Now

The world is at a turning point.

Progress in equity and justice is being tested, and divisions threaten to pull us apart. But we believe in a different story — one where women and youth step forward, armed with knowledge, fueled by purpose, and bound together in solidarity.

Wealth mobilization 2026 vision 2028 directly answers the call call for cooperative development Empowering communities with strategies and individual differences with collective power. This is more than an event; it is a declaration.

The Vision

Wealth mobilization to the people through cooperative societies is the backbone of grassroots economy. Placing them in the center of national development and making them the ultimate beneficiaries of the process.

The Impact

By connecting communities mostly youth and women across district, we forge bonds that grow into a lifelong global network of empowerment.

Program Pillars

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Leadership & Voice

Speak with clarity, lead with confidence, and influence with integrity.

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Economic Empowerment

Build ventures, open doors, and access the resources to thrive.

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Community Impact

Design solutions that create lasting change at home and across borders.

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Global Sisterhood

Build a connected network for collaboration, mentorship, and mutual support.

Who Should Attend

Chief Host

Hon. Musa Tarawally

Hon. Musa Tarawally

Convener of communities and cooperatives • Champion of grassroots economic empowerment • Host of national and international leaders

"Focused on wealth mobilization, development security unity and employment."

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