BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLARI - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://slari.gov.sl X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SLARI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260304T044056Z CREATED:20200909T040227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T044056Z UID:2060-1794873600-1795046399@slari.gov.sl SUMMARY:Use Hashtags To Support Online DESCRIPTION:The Sierra Leone Soil Information Roadmap-Development Workshop\, jointly organized by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)\, the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI)\, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS)\, and the International Soil Reference and Information Centre (ISRIC)\, successfully concluded on October 15\, 2025\, at the Atlantic Hotel\, 84 Lumley Beach Road\, Freetown. \nThe three-day workshop\, held from 13th to 15th October 2025\, brought together leading soil scientists\, agricultural researchers\, policymakers\, and international experts from ISRIC – World Soil Information\, Netherlands. The objective was to develop a comprehensive national roadmap for the collection\, management\, and application of soil data to guide sustainable land use and enhance agricultural productivity across Sierra Leone. \nSpeaking during the opening ceremony\, representatives from IITA\, SLARI\, and MAFS underscored the crucial role of accurate soil information in ensuring food security and in supporting the Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship Feed Salone Initiative\, which seeks to transform the agricultural sector through science\, innovation\, and evidence-based planning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Abdul Rahman Conteh\, Ag. Director General of SLARI\, highlighted that the roadmap will serve as a strategic tool for harmonizing soil information across research institutions\, universities\, and ministries. \n“This roadmap will enable us to make informed decisions about crop suitability\, soil fertility management\, and land restoration efforts. Reliable soil data is the foundation for achieving the Feed Salone goals of self-sufficiency and sustainable food systems\,” he emphasized. \nThe workshop featured technical sessions led by ISRIC soil experts from the Netherlands\, who guided participants through modern soil information systems\, mapping techniques\, and digital soil data management tools. Through interactive discussions and group exercises\, participants identified national priorities and strategies for developing a National Soil Information System (NaSIS)\, which will serve as a repository for soil data and inform future agricultural interventions. \nDr. Alfred O. Dixon\, IITA’s country representative\, commended the collaborative spirit shown by Sierra Leonean institutions and reaffirmed IITA’s commitment to strengthening national research capacities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “This effort marks a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s journey toward evidence-based agricultural transformation. With robust soil data\, policymakers and farmers alike can make smarter\, climate-resilient decisions\,” he stated. \nThe representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security noted that the roadmap will complement the government’s broader Feed Salone agenda by supporting site-specific fertilizer recommendations\, promoting sustainable soil management\, and ensuring that farmers have access to technologies that improve productivity while conserving natural resources. \nAt the end of the workshop\, participants agreed on key next steps\, including finalizing the roadmap document\, establishing a national soil data coordination platform\, and mobilizing resources for the operationalization of the Soil Information System. \nThe Sierra Leone National Soil Information Roadmap is expected to serve as a guiding framework for research\, policy\, and investment decisions\, ensuring that every agricultural intervention under Feed Salone is based on solid scientific evidence about the land and soils that sustain it. URL:https://slari.gov.sl/event/use-hashtags-to-support-online/ LOCATION:Party Haus\, Los Angelos\, 90013\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slari.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/give-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Famous Amos":MAILTO:cookies@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270218 DTSTAMP:20260304T044032Z CREATED:20200909T040228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T044032Z UID:2061-1802649600-1802908799@slari.gov.sl SUMMARY:Hearts United: Global Donation Drive DESCRIPTION:The Sierra Leone Soil Information Roadmap-Development Workshop\, jointly organized by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)\, the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI)\, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS)\, and the International Soil Reference and Information Centre (ISRIC)\, successfully concluded on October 15\, 2025\, at the Atlantic Hotel\, 84 Lumley Beach Road\, Freetown. \nThe three-day workshop\, held from 13th to 15th October 2025\, brought together leading soil scientists\, agricultural researchers\, policymakers\, and international experts from ISRIC – World Soil Information\, Netherlands. The objective was to develop a comprehensive national roadmap for the collection\, management\, and application of soil data to guide sustainable land use and enhance agricultural productivity across Sierra Leone. \nSpeaking during the opening ceremony\, representatives from IITA\, SLARI\, and MAFS underscored the crucial role of accurate soil information in ensuring food security and in supporting the Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship Feed Salone Initiative\, which seeks to transform the agricultural sector through science\, innovation\, and evidence-based planning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Abdul Rahman Conteh\, Ag. Director General of SLARI\, highlighted that the roadmap will serve as a strategic tool for harmonizing soil information across research institutions\, universities\, and ministries. \n“This roadmap will enable us to make informed decisions about crop suitability\, soil fertility management\, and land restoration efforts. Reliable soil data is the foundation for achieving the Feed Salone goals of self-sufficiency and sustainable food systems\,” he emphasized. \nThe workshop featured technical sessions led by ISRIC soil experts from the Netherlands\, who guided participants through modern soil information systems\, mapping techniques\, and digital soil data management tools. Through interactive discussions and group exercises\, participants identified national priorities and strategies for developing a National Soil Information System (NaSIS)\, which will serve as a repository for soil data and inform future agricultural interventions. \nDr. Alfred O. Dixon\, IITA’s country representative\, commended the collaborative spirit shown by Sierra Leonean institutions and reaffirmed IITA’s commitment to strengthening national research capacities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “This effort marks a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s journey toward evidence-based agricultural transformation. With robust soil data\, policymakers and farmers alike can make smarter\, climate-resilient decisions\,” he stated. \nThe representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security noted that the roadmap will complement the government’s broader Feed Salone agenda by supporting site-specific fertilizer recommendations\, promoting sustainable soil management\, and ensuring that farmers have access to technologies that improve productivity while conserving natural resources. \nAt the end of the workshop\, participants agreed on key next steps\, including finalizing the roadmap document\, establishing a national soil data coordination platform\, and mobilizing resources for the operationalization of the Soil Information System. \nThe Sierra Leone National Soil Information Roadmap is expected to serve as a guiding framework for research\, policy\, and investment decisions\, ensuring that every agricultural intervention under Feed Salone is based on solid scientific evidence about the land and soils that sustain it. URL:https://slari.gov.sl/event/hearts-united-global-donation-drive/ LOCATION:Bamboo Fresh\, Lahaina\, 96761\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slari.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/give16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270809 DTSTAMP:20260304T044017Z CREATED:20200909T040221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T044017Z UID:2056-1817683200-1817769599@slari.gov.sl SUMMARY:Backpacks of Hope: School Supply Drive DESCRIPTION:The Sierra Leone Soil Information Roadmap-Development Workshop\, jointly organized by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)\, the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI)\, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS)\, and the International Soil Reference and Information Centre (ISRIC)\, successfully concluded on October 15\, 2025\, at the Atlantic Hotel\, 84 Lumley Beach Road\, Freetown. \nThe three-day workshop\, held from 13th to 15th October 2025\, brought together leading soil scientists\, agricultural researchers\, policymakers\, and international experts from ISRIC – World Soil Information\, Netherlands. The objective was to develop a comprehensive national roadmap for the collection\, management\, and application of soil data to guide sustainable land use and enhance agricultural productivity across Sierra Leone. \nSpeaking during the opening ceremony\, representatives from IITA\, SLARI\, and MAFS underscored the crucial role of accurate soil information in ensuring food security and in supporting the Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship Feed Salone Initiative\, which seeks to transform the agricultural sector through science\, innovation\, and evidence-based planning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Abdul Rahman Conteh\, Ag. Director General of SLARI\, highlighted that the roadmap will serve as a strategic tool for harmonizing soil information across research institutions\, universities\, and ministries. \n“This roadmap will enable us to make informed decisions about crop suitability\, soil fertility management\, and land restoration efforts. Reliable soil data is the foundation for achieving the Feed Salone goals of self-sufficiency and sustainable food systems\,” he emphasized. \nThe workshop featured technical sessions led by ISRIC soil experts from the Netherlands\, who guided participants through modern soil information systems\, mapping techniques\, and digital soil data management tools. Through interactive discussions and group exercises\, participants identified national priorities and strategies for developing a National Soil Information System (NaSIS)\, which will serve as a repository for soil data and inform future agricultural interventions. \nDr. Alfred O. Dixon\, IITA’s country representative\, commended the collaborative spirit shown by Sierra Leonean institutions and reaffirmed IITA’s commitment to strengthening national research capacities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “This effort marks a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s journey toward evidence-based agricultural transformation. With robust soil data\, policymakers and farmers alike can make smarter\, climate-resilient decisions\,” he stated. \nThe representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security noted that the roadmap will complement the government’s broader Feed Salone agenda by supporting site-specific fertilizer recommendations\, promoting sustainable soil management\, and ensuring that farmers have access to technologies that improve productivity while conserving natural resources. \nAt the end of the workshop\, participants agreed on key next steps\, including finalizing the roadmap document\, establishing a national soil data coordination platform\, and mobilizing resources for the operationalization of the Soil Information System. \nThe Sierra Leone National Soil Information Roadmap is expected to serve as a guiding framework for research\, policy\, and investment decisions\, ensuring that every agricultural intervention under Feed Salone is based on solid scientific evidence about the land and soils that sustain it. URL:https://slari.gov.sl/event/backpacks-of-hope-school-supply-drive/ LOCATION:San Diego Zoo\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Vaccine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slari.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sw-post-7-min.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sammy Sosa":MAILTO:baseball@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271015 DTSTAMP:20260304T043945Z CREATED:20200909T040220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T043945Z UID:2054-1823472000-1823558399@slari.gov.sl SUMMARY:Excitement From A Quote About Charity DESCRIPTION:The Sierra Leone Soil Information Roadmap-Development Workshop\, jointly organized by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)\, the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI)\, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS)\, and the International Soil Reference and Information Centre (ISRIC)\, successfully concluded on October 15\, 2025\, at the Atlantic Hotel\, 84 Lumley Beach Road\, Freetown. \nThe three-day workshop\, held from 13th to 15th October 2025\, brought together leading soil scientists\, agricultural researchers\, policymakers\, and international experts from ISRIC – World Soil Information\, Netherlands. The objective was to develop a comprehensive national roadmap for the collection\, management\, and application of soil data to guide sustainable land use and enhance agricultural productivity across Sierra Leone. \nSpeaking during the opening ceremony\, representatives from IITA\, SLARI\, and MAFS underscored the crucial role of accurate soil information in ensuring food security and in supporting the Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship Feed Salone Initiative\, which seeks to transform the agricultural sector through science\, innovation\, and evidence-based planning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Abdul Rahman Conteh\, Ag. Director General of SLARI\, highlighted that the roadmap will serve as a strategic tool for harmonizing soil information across research institutions\, universities\, and ministries. \n“This roadmap will enable us to make informed decisions about crop suitability\, soil fertility management\, and land restoration efforts. Reliable soil data is the foundation for achieving the Feed Salone goals of self-sufficiency and sustainable food systems\,” he emphasized. \nThe workshop featured technical sessions led by ISRIC soil experts from the Netherlands\, who guided participants through modern soil information systems\, mapping techniques\, and digital soil data management tools. Through interactive discussions and group exercises\, participants identified national priorities and strategies for developing a National Soil Information System (NaSIS)\, which will serve as a repository for soil data and inform future agricultural interventions. \nDr. Alfred O. Dixon\, IITA’s country representative\, commended the collaborative spirit shown by Sierra Leonean institutions and reaffirmed IITA’s commitment to strengthening national research capacities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “This effort marks a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s journey toward evidence-based agricultural transformation. With robust soil data\, policymakers and farmers alike can make smarter\, climate-resilient decisions\,” he stated. \nThe representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security noted that the roadmap will complement the government’s broader Feed Salone agenda by supporting site-specific fertilizer recommendations\, promoting sustainable soil management\, and ensuring that farmers have access to technologies that improve productivity while conserving natural resources. \nAt the end of the workshop\, participants agreed on key next steps\, including finalizing the roadmap document\, establishing a national soil data coordination platform\, and mobilizing resources for the operationalization of the Soil Information System. \nThe Sierra Leone National Soil Information Roadmap is expected to serve as a guiding framework for research\, policy\, and investment decisions\, ensuring that every agricultural intervention under Feed Salone is based on solid scientific evidence about the land and soils that sustain it. URL:https://slari.gov.sl/event/excitement-from-a-quote-about-charity/ LOCATION:Winchester Mystery House\, San Jose\, 95128\, United States CATEGORIES:Donation,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slari.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/give-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR