About Us:

Youth Help Sierra Leone (YHSL) is a youth-led organization and civil society entity officially founded on 23rd December 2018. The organization aims to empower young people in Sierra Leone by addressing their developmental needs, promoting their well-being, and fostering their active participation in society. YHSL is registered with several key governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security, the City Council, and the Bombali District Councils. This registration underscores its legitimacy as a recognized entity working towards youth empowerment and community development.

Mission Statement

Our mission of Youth Help Sierra Leone is to promote and facilitate youth attachment to society and community, while increasing developmental opportunities for young people. The organization focuses on improving the well-being of youth, particularly those considered “at risk,” by ameliorating risk factors in their lives and creating protective conditions. Additionally, YHSL aims to raise public awareness about issues affecting young people, ensuring that their voices are heard and their challenges are addressed effectively.

Through its mission, YHSL seeks to create an environment where young individuals can thrive socially, economically, and emotionally. By focusing on reducing vulnerabilities among youth populations, the organization works to foster resilience and self-reliance among its beneficiaries.

Vision Statement

The vision of Youth Help Sierra Leone is for every young person to have the opportunity to build a sustainable livelihood within a thriving economy. The organisation envisions adding value to youths’ daily lives through processes of self-discovery and personal growth. This vision reflects YHSL’s commitment to empowering young people by equipping them with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their futures.

By enabling self-discovery, YHSL encourages youths to identify their strengths, talents, and aspirations while providing them with opportunities for skill-building, education, entrepreneurship, and meaningful engagement in society.

Key Objectives

To empower youths by providing access to developmental programs that enhance skills acquisition.
To promote social inclusion by integrating at-risk youth into community activities.
To advocate for policies that protect vulnerable youths from exploitation or marginalization.
To create platforms for public awareness campaigns highlighting youth-related issues.
To collaborate with governmental bodies and other stakeholders in addressing systemic challenges faced by young people.
To create a wide range of developmental opportunities for the youth of Sierra Leone.
To provide youth with skills and abilities to succeed in life.
To provide a safe, supportive and fun environment for our youth. To establish a permanent facility for the youth in Sierra Leone.
Support youth to become better citizens, with greater respect for the rule of law and improved social and communication skills.
Work in partnership with local and international organizations to advocate for human rights and protection of vulnerable groups, especially women and children.
Promote sustainable livelihoods for communities through outreach, mentoring, research, vocational education and training; and life skills training programs.
Empower youth to apply acquired skills both to raise the productivity of their livelihood and to open up access to wider information to improve their well-being

Youth Help Sierra Leone stands as a beacon of hope for many young individuals across Sierra Leone who face significant socio-economic challenges. By focusing on empowerment through self-discovery, skill-building initiatives, advocacy efforts, and public awareness campaigns, YHSL plays an instrumental role in shaping a brighter future for Sierra Leonean youth. Its mission-driven approach ensures that no young person is left behind in achieving personal growth or contributing meaningfully to national development

Who we are:

Youth Help Sierra Leone is a youth-led organization officially registered under the government of Sierra Leone. It focuses on promoting and protecting the rights of women, youth, and children in rural communities. The organization emphasizes community involvement in development, democracy, and human rights, aligning with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Program Focus:

We do Education and Life Skills Development, Gender Equality and Leadership Development, Climate Action and Environmental Awareness, Sexual and Reproductive Health Education, Innovation Support for Youth-Led Initiatives, FGM and SBV. Child protection and social welfare, Psychosocial counseling, Human rights and good governance, Food security, Cross-cutting issues (gender and Disability), Advocacy, Relief, WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene), Skills development Training (SDT) and Research.

Our Core Values:

1. To operate with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and conscience.2. To safeguard the public trust.3. To demonstrate concern for the interest of those affected by its actions.4. Treat all people with dignity and respect.5. Value privacy and freedom of choice.6. Foster cultural diversity and equality.7. Adhere to the spirit and letter of applicable laws and regulations

Our role in the pluralistic extension and advisory services system in Sierra Leone:

Youth Help Sierra Leone (YHSL) plays a pivotal role in empowering youth through agricultural training, entrepreneurship, and community development initiatives. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, YHSL strengthens food security, economic resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Commitment to Improving Gender Equitable Services:

Youth Help Sierra Leone, we are committed to promoting gender equity and ensuring that everyone, regardless of gender, has access to the services and opportunities they need to thrive. Our mission is deeply grounded in the belief that empowering women and girls is not only a moral obligation but also a vital driver of sustainable development and societal advancement. We emphasize education as a powerful tool for achieving gender equality. By offering scholarships, vocational training, and mentorship programs specifically designed for young women, we strive to remove barriers that restrict their access to quality education and career progression. These initiatives equip women with the skills necessary to engage fully in economic activities and decision-making processes. Understanding the unique challenges women face in accessing healthcare, we work diligently to enhance maternal health services, combat gender-based violence, and advocate for policies that protect women’s rights.

Our programs include community outreach efforts aimed at raising awareness about reproductive health and providing support networks for survivors of abuse. Through focused entrepreneurship initiatives, we empower women with resources like microloans, business training, and access to markets. These efforts enable them to create sustainable livelihoods while contributing meaningfully to their communities’ economic resilience.

By addressing these critical areas—education, health, and economic empowerment—we are building a future where every woman and girl can realize her full potential. Together with our partners and supporters, Youth Help Sierra Leone remains steadfast in its commitment to creating a more equitable society for all.

Contact us:

Mr Aliemu Jalloh- Executive Director

+23276714455

Email: youthhelpsl@gmail.com

Web: https://sites.google.com/view/youthhelpsierraleone

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Capacity Building Initiatives

Youth Help Sierra Leone has been actively implementing various capacity-building initiatives to empower its youth population, constituting a significant portion of the country's demographic. These initiatives are designed to equip young people with skills, knowledge, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economic and social development.

Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET
Tourism Sector Training
Entrepreneurship Development Programs
AfCFTA Negotiation Training
Eco-Tourism Site Management Training
ICT Skills Development.

How Capacity Building Programs Impact the Economic Development of Young People in Sierra Leone

Capacity-building programs have a transformative impact on the economic development of young people in Sierra Leone by addressing unemployment challenges, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods:

Improved Employability
Entrepreneurial Growth
Increased Income Levels
Access to Regional Markets via AfCFTA
Reduction of Poverty Rates

Role of Youth Help Sierra Leone in Facilitating Youth Capacity Building Initiatives

YHSL plays an indispensable role in designing, implementing, and sustaining capacity-building initiatives for youth in the country

Community Engagement
Partnerships with other NGOs, Government Agencies, and the local community
Training Delivery
Advocacy for Policy Support
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E

Challenges Faced by Youth in Accessing Capacity Building Resources

Despite progress made through various initiatives, several challenges hinder equitable access to capacity-building resources among Sierra Leonean youth

Limited Geographic Reach.
Financial Barriers.
Gender Inequality Issues
Lack of Awareness about Opportunities.
Infrastructure Deficits

How Challenges Can Be Addressed

To overcome these obstacles:

Expand outreach efforts targeting rural populations
Provide scholarships/subsidies to reduce the financial burden on marginalized groups
Promote gender-inclusive programming and encourage female participation

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Motto: Empowering Disadvantage Community.