About Us

AWOL means All Works of Life. Notice the spelling of the second word, Works; it’s not as in the

popular cliché- all walks of life. This implies that we are not following any stereotyped manner/way

of pursuing our goals and objectives.

As our name implies, we are a group of Sierra Leoneans from different vocations of life such as

entrepreneurs, lawyers, journalists, bankers, lecturers, teachers, etc. who share a common

aspiration to genuinely contribute to the cause of nation building.

BACKGROUND

AWOL was founded in 2001 by a small group of friends with the aim to socialize and further their

friendship.

However, when the Late Mr. Moseray Fadika was elected Chairman later that year, the idea of a

National Achievement Awards was born. Thus it was a new dawn of ideology for AWOL.

AWOL was subsequently registered as a community based organization and officially launched at the

British Council Hall on 27th July 2002 by former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Alhaji

Ahmed Tejan Kabbah.

That same year AWOL held its first National Achievement Awards at the Family Kingdom.

Since joining its many sub branches in 2013 AWOL Australia Inc. has been was working towards its

aims of creating pathways for community development in Sierra Leone and within Australia with the

goal of meeting the needs of diversity of abilities. AWOL Australia is currently working on projects

with the end goals of increasing awareness amongst Sierra Leonean-Australians about the

importance of social and economic growth in Sierra Leone, targeting the disadvantaged and at risk

members of the population at the same time unifying and strengthening the Sierra Leone

community and identity.

INTRODUCTION

ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

AWOL Australia serves to recognize the outstanding achievements of Sierra Leonean in all works of life by honouring their talents and expertise creating an avenue where the Sierra Leonean community can enlighten, influence and uphold their culture and professions to the wider population.

Awareness programs
Recognition
Partnership
Financial stability
Innovation
Marketing
Risk management
Accountability

Our purpose is to enable communities to recognise the growing challenges that are affecting the key necessities in life. AWOL Australia International will ultimately empower individuals to acquire educations and resources necessary to acquire self-sufficient lives.

AWOL Australia Inc seeks to liberate the community of the social challenges hindering the development and equal opportunities necessary for essential living. Meeting these needs will build pathways leading towards a sustainable future.

Promoting AWOLS Mission A renowned AWOL image
Secure relationship with the wider community
Putting the interest of our clients first
Innovating & creating pathway for opportunities
Implementing strategies to combat organizational barriers

Our Values

1. Inclusiveness We provide equal opportunity by involving all members of the community in a non-exclusionary manner

2. Professionalism We strive for excellence by providing high quality services through the application of our skills by valuing the needs of our clients through communication effective solution and celebrating achievement.

3. Compassion We offer care and respect for the needs of our clients by empathizing with their concerns.

4. Integrity We are committed to moral and ethical principles, and subject to accountability

5. Accessibility AWOL is an organization, which is open to the public through communication in a non-discriminatory manner.