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ECOWAS Volunteers Programme

ECOWAS Volunteers are a group of dynamic men and women from ECOWAS countries who help consolidate peace and recovery in crisis affected-communities

In line with its vision 2020, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps towards setting up a Volunteers Programme to cut across all areas/sectors of activities of the ECOWAS Commission and its sister Institutions. ECOWAS Volunteers are a group of young dynamic men and women (18 to 35 years) from ECOWAS countries, with the capacity to adapt to different social, cultural

and political circumstances. They will be deployed in selected community-based associations, national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and specialised agencies that are active in socio-economic, cultural, political, and humanitarian work. The volunteers will help consolidate peace, recovery, national reconciliation and rehabilitation in crisis-affected communities

22/08/2026

*ECOWAS Volunteers for three years of dedicated service to Sierra Leone*

The ECOWAS Volunteer Programme in Sierra Leone has concluded the three-year assignments of nine volunteers who served across various communities and institutions from 2023 to 2026, particularly in the health and education sectors.

The end-of-service ceremony, held on 20th August 2026 at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development in Freetown, brought together government officials, ECOWAS representatives, supervisors, host institutions, and other stakeholders.

The ceremony was chaired by Mr Komba Momoh, Deputy Development Secretary II and Head of the ECOWAS National Office, who also recognised the volunteers’ important contributions to their host institutions.

The ECOWAS Volunteer Programme Country Coordinator, Mr Preaches G. Gbessagee, delivered a farewell message on behalf of the Director of the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre, Francis Njoaguani, thanking the volunteers for their contributions and encouraging them to remain connected to the ECOWAS family.

The ECOWAS Resident Representative, Ambassador John Azumah, also praised the volunteers as ambassadors of ECOWAS and encouraged them to continue serving their communities, maintain the relationships they built in Sierra Leone, and pursue future opportunities within ECOWAS.

The Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, commended the volunteers for their dedication, selfless service, and positive impact on schoolchildren, patients, young people, and communities. She described their service as an important contribution to regional solidarity, peace, development, and integration.

Speaking on behalf of the volunteers, Mr Obinna Joseph Ziba expressed appreciation to the ECOWAS Commission, host institutions, supervisors, coordinators, and other stakeholders for their support.

The ceremony ended with the presentation of certificates and locally made Sierra Leonean traditional outfits to the nine outgoing volunteers in recognition of their three years of dedicated service.

The programme celebrated not only the completion of their assignments but also their lasting contribution to Sierra Leone and the strengthening of ECOWAS regional integration.

21/08/2026

MAIS DO QUE UMA COMPETIÇÃO. O DESPORTO UNE A ÁFRICA OCIDENTAL.

Para a CEDEAO, o desporto é uma ferramenta poderosa para a paz, a inclusão, a coesão social e o desenvolvimento económico.
Através de competições regionais, como o Torneio Africano de Luta Livre da CEDEAO (TOLAC) e outras iniciativas desportivas, os jovens podem ganhar confiança, desenvolver o seu talento e reforçar os laços transfronteiriços

21/08/2026

AU-DELÀ DE LA COMPÉTITION. LE SPORT UNIT L’AFRIQUE DE L’OUEST.
Pour la CEDEAO, le sport est un outil puissant au service de la paix, de l’inclusion, de la cohésion sociale et du développement économique.
Grâce à des compétitions régionales telles que le Tournoi de lutte africaine de la CEDEAO (TOLAC) et à d’autres initiatives sportives, les jeunes peuvent prendre confiance en eux, développer leurs talents et renforcer les liens par-delà les frontières

21/08/2026

MORE THAN COMPETITION. SPORTS UNITE WEST AFRICA.
For ECOWAS, sport is a powerful tool for peace, inclusion, social cohesion and economic development.
Through regional competitions such as the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) and other sports initiatives, young people can build confidence, develop talent and strengthen ties across borders.

18/08/2026

VOLUNTEERING BEYOND BORDERS.
When young people can move, they can learn, work, innovate and build connections across borders.
ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC) is promoting youth volunteering to help the next generation access new opportunities, strengthen regional cooperation and contribute to a more integrated West Africa. Their commitment demonstrates that regional integration starts with people.

Because when young people move, ideas move. When ideas move, West Africa grows.

18/08/2026

LE VOLONTARIAT AU-DELÀ DES FRONTIÈRES.
Lorsque les jeunes peuvent se déplacer, ils peuvent apprendre, travailler, innover et tisser des liens par-delà les frontières.
La CEDEAO encourage le volontariat des jeunes afin d’aider la prochaine génération à accéder à de nouvelles opportunités, de renforcer la coopération régionale et de contribuer à une Afrique de l’Ouest plus intégrée. Son engagement démontre que l’intégration régionale commence par les personnes.

Car lorsque les jeunes se déplacent, les idées circulent. Et lorsque les idées circulent, l’Afrique de l’Ouest se développe.

18/08/2026

VOLUNTARIADO ALÉM-FRONTEIRAS.

Quando os jovens podem deslocar-se, podem aprender, trabalhar, inovar e estabelecer ligações além-fronteiras.
A CEDEAO está a promover o voluntariado juvenil para ajudar a próxima geração a aceder a novas oportunidades, reforçar a cooperação regional e contribuir para uma África Ocidental mais integrada. O seu compromisso demonstra que a integração regional começa com as pessoas.

Porque quando os jovens se deslocam, as ideias circulam. Quando as ideias circulam, a África Ocidental cresce.

15/08/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

🌍Across West Africa, the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC) is promoting sport as a platform for young people to develop their talents, build leadership skills, connect across borders and contribute to stronger communities.
Through regional sports initiatives and youth-focused programmes, the Centre is helping create opportunities for young people while using sport to foster solidarity, social cohesion and a shared sense of belonging across the ECOWAS region.

15/08/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨́𝐫𝐢𝐚. 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬, 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚̃𝐨 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐝𝐚 𝐀́𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐎𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥

🌍o Centro de Desenvolvimento da Juventude e do Desporto da CEDEAO (EYSDC) está a promover o desporto como uma plataforma para que os jovens desenvolvam os seus talentos, adquiram competências de liderança, estabeleçam ligações além-fronteiras e contribuam para o fortalecimento das comunidades.
Através de iniciativas desportivas regionais e de programas centrados na juventude, o Centro está a ajudar a criar oportunidades para os jovens, ao mesmo tempo que utiliza o desporto para fomentar a solidariedade, a coesão social e um sentimento partilhado de pertença em toda a região da CEDEAO.

15/08/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐣𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞. 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜̧𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥’𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐎𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭

🌍 Le Centre de Développement de la Jeunesse et du Sports de la CEDEAO (CDJSC) promeut le sport comme un moyen permettant aux jeunes de développer leurs talents, d'acquérir des compétences en matière de leadership, de tisser des liens au-delà des frontières et de contribuer au renforcement de leurs communautés.
Grâce à des initiatives sportives régionales et à des programmes axés sur la jeunesse, le Centre contribue à créer des opportunités pour les jeunes tout en utilisant le sport pour favoriser la solidarité, la cohésion sociale et un sentiment d'appartenance commun dans toute la région de la CEDEAO.

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