A shipment of 2,400 first aid kits has arrived in Sierra Leone to equip 8,187 schools across all 16 districts, reinforcing health and safety measures for 2.3 million students.
The shipment was accompanied by a delegation of 16 representatives from UNICEF Norway and Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. The arrival of the shipment coincides with the renewal of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA’s partnership with UNICEF for another four years (until 2028).
Since 2007, Norwegian has raised 65 million NOK for UNICEF through various initiatives, including seven emergency aid flights delivering life-saving supplies to children in crisis areas Norwegian’s long-term commitment continues to demonstrate how aviation plays a crucial role in humanitarian efforts, ensuring that essential aid reaches children when and where it is needed most.
According to UNICEF, this initiative, part of the Free Education Project, is a major step toward ensuring that schools have the necessary resources to respond to medical emergencies and provide a safer learning environment for children across the country.
To maximize the impact of the first aid kits, 152 master trainers will be deployed to train teachers on their proper use. This effort will equip educators with the skills needed to handle injuries and medical emergencies effectively, preventing minor Friday, incidents from escalating into severe health risks.
This initiative is made possible through the collaboration of the Government of Sierra Leone, UNICEF, and the World Bank, with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA playing a key role in transporting 7.2 tons of first aid equipment from Copenhagen to Freetown.
