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3 Days Exhibation
━ Event Overview
About the Event:
The Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) 2025 is a national platform that brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, trainers, development partners, and government institutions to showcase the achievements of Opportunity Salone. Over three days, participants will engage in business clinics, networking exhibitions, thematic presentations and panels that highlight the transformative work of Sierra Leone's MSMEs across value chains.
━ Highlights ━
Key Features
3 days of exhibitions, business clinics, trainings, and discussions
Over 150 MSMEs represented from across the country
Panels featuring policy makers, donors, and private sector players
Live product demos and formalization support booths
Focus on youth employment, women’s empowerment, and green innovation
━ Schedule ━
Event Programme
Discover what's in store at KSE 2025. From inspiring panels to practical business clinics, the programme is designed to connect, inform and inspire.
━ Partners ━
Sponsorship & Partners
━ Milestones ━
Progress Counters
1,250+
MSMEs Supported
430+
Women-Led Businesses Empowered
62%
Youth Participation
95+
Training & Workshops Conducted
3,800+
Jobs Created
━ Voices Of Transformation
Hear The Stories
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“This project helped me realize I don’t just have a feed production business. I have a business with real impact. Through the Knowledge Sharing Event I attended at the New Brookfields Hotel in 2023, I met partners who believe in what I’m doing. It’s not just about feed. It’s about feeding Sierra Leone's future.”
Marie Kpakanya Mansaray, Bo District
CEO of Bo Poultry Feed Production Business
"The Opportunity Salone project didn’t just grow my business, it transformed it. From producing less than 100 cubes a day to now over 240,000 briquettes a month, we’ve not only saved thousands of trees but created real jobs. The knowledge shared at the training and mentoring from ILO coaches empowered me to lead with purpose and innovate sustainably. The Knowledge Sharing Event is a platform where ideas ignite and lives are changed."
Bintu Fofanah
CEO, Salbin Cutting Edge Enterprise, Kenema District
"Opportunity Salone helped me turn a small idea into a green business that now produces over 240,000 briquettes a month. The training and mentorship gave me the tools to grow and lead sustainably. KSE is a space where ideas and impact come together."
Alhassan Islam TarawalyGreen
CEO of Green Energy Charcoal Briquette Company
"Before joining the project, I was facing challenges just for being a woman in metal work. Today, I run a thriving fabrication business, employ over 22 people, and deliver machines that help farmers feed our nation. The training, support, and visibility from Opportunity Salone helped me rise above bias and turn challenges into strength. KSE is more than an event. It’s where stories like mine find light and inspire others."
Augustine Moiwa Sheriff, Kenema District
CEO of Imam Moiwa Oil Palm Plantation