Dossier
Plan International Sierra Leone
Coverage of Plan International Sierra Leone in the Nexus archive.
- Female rickshaw drivers in Sierra Leone rise above stigma to earn a living and empower women
Female rickshaw drivers in Sierra Leone's Freetown are challenging gender norms in a male-dominated transport sector, providing financial independence despite stigma. The kekeh rickshaws fill public transport gaps, offering women like Hawa Mansaray economic opportunities amid Sierra Leone's post-war recovery.