One Family People (OFP) held a three-day strategic planning workshop from October 21 to October 23, 2026, at City Hall in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Participants aimed to develop the organization's Strategic Plan for 2027–2031 during the sessions. The workshop was supported by Liliane Fonds and facilitated by Strategic Connections Limited. The workshop theme was 'Stronger Together for an Inclusive Future.'
Samuel P.O.V. Macauley, OFP Executive Director, stated, "The workshop provided an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s achievements, assess its impact on persons with disabilities and identify priorities for the next five years." Dr. Abdulai Dumbuya, Founder of Dorothy Springer Trust, also attended the proceedings. He noted, "The workshop is an important opportunity to assess past achievements, identify gaps and strengthen collective efforts to advance disability inclusion." The meeting concluded on October 23 with the organization finalizing its framework for future disability advocacy and programming.
Collaborative Strategic Planning Efforts
Liliane Fonds provided support for the workshop, which was facilitated by Strategic Connections Limited. Participants adopted the theme "Stronger Together for an Inclusive Future" to guide the proceedings held in Freetown. The location of the event at City Hall in Freetown, Sierra Leone, served as the central hub for the multi-day planning endeavor. This strategic gathering brought together key stakeholders to ensure the development of the organization's Strategic Plan for 2027–2031 was full and reflective of the needs of the community.
Tom Olila, Lead Facilitator of Strategic Connections Limited, described the objective of the sessions. He stated, "The process would enable participants to reflect on OFP’s journey, identify lessons from previous programmes and collectively determine the organization’s future direction."
The facilitation focused on structuring the organizational framework for the upcoming five-year period. Strategic Connections Limited managed the sessions to ensure the integration of feedback from all stakeholders involved in the disability advocacy planning. By the conclusion of the event on 23 October, the participants had aligned their objectives with the thematic focus established for the 2027–2031 period.
The sessions were meticulously organized to allow for in-depth discussions regarding the future of disability advocacy. Through the support provided by Liliane Fonds, the organization was able to conduct this intensive planning process at City Hall. The facilitation provided by Strategic Connections Limited ensured that the theme, "Stronger Together for an Inclusive Future," remained at the forefront of all discussions. As the workshop progressed from October 21 to October 23, 2026, the participants worked to solidify the goals that will define the organization's trajectory for the next half-decade. By focusing on the development of the Strategic Plan for 2027–2031, the participants ensured that the framework created in Freetown, Sierra Leone, would serve as a strong guide for future operations and advocacy initiatives.
