Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone

25/03/2026

In March 2026, Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone, under the ‘Youth City Program’ and in partnership with Dream Town Denmark, again successfully scaled up micro-grants to 45 Youth Entrepreneurs (41 Female, 4 Male) in New Town-Freetown, Mabanta-Makeni and Kensay Community-Kono.
Our beneficiaries expressed their continued appreciation and promised to sustain their weekly savings scheme and ensure equitable share-outs among members.

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

On the 13th February 2026, thirteen (13) visitors, including a Dreamtown representative, teachers, and students from Mercantec University in Denmark, visited Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone in Freetown.
The purpose was to gather first-hand information about YDC’s work, participate in practical sessions, photograph and record videos for fundraising purposes, and engage with the staff and students of YDC.
The Danish team also shared their cultural tradition of Fastelavn. A tradition in Denmark to drive evil spirits (Black Cat) away. A barrel full of assorted candies was hanging and was stricken until it broke, bringing joy and cultural exchange with YDC students and staff.
Also, the team visited Bounce Island, adding an entertaining element to their trip.
Finally, a Reflection meeting was held at Innovation Sierra Leone, where the Programmatic aspects of YDC- SL were discussed in detail.

02/09/2025

In complementing Sierra Leone’s Government Flagship program in promoting Free access and Quality Education, Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone (YDC-SL), with support from the Erik Thunes Foundation Denmark, has successfully reintegrated 50 vulnerable children (age 6–15) to the formal school system with a full package of essential learning materials across Freetown, Makeni, and Kono.

25/08/2025

To ensure the safety of girls and young women from all forms of violence, YDC-SL, in collaboration with Safety Group Members from the ten Non-Formal Institutions, conducted radio and community sensitisation activities in Freetown, Makeni and Kono City. The campaign messages focused on preventive measures, response and referral pathways for GBV cases, promoting supportive roles such as men assisting with household tasks and men helping in the fight against GBV.

12/08/2025

Happy International Youth Day! 👥
Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone(YDC-SL) joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day under the theme:
'Local Youth Action for the SDGs and Beyond.'
As a youth-led organization, we remain committed to our motto, "Building Skills Changing lives," and will continue to serve and support youth to become self dependent and take bold steps towards sustainable development.

04/08/2025

To strengthen the prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) within operational communities, YDC-SL, in collaboration with Dreamtown and funding from the Ministry of Affairs Denmark, extended support to the Rainbow Initiative Organisation, Family Support Unit (FSU), the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Commit and Act and the Legal Aid Board in Freetown, Makeni and Kono.
This support included the provision of dignity kits and stationery items, aimed at restoring the dignity of survivors and enhancing the documentation and filing of GBV cases.

01/08/2025

Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone Education for Vulnerable Children and Young People in Sierra Leone Project IV introduced a Skills Training Program targeting 30 parents and carers across Freetown, Makeni and Kono.
Participants selected courses in Catering, Arts and Crafts, Tailoring, and Gara tie-dyeing based on their interests. The program aims to empower these individuals with vocational skills that will improve their economic independence and enable them to play a more active role in supporting their children's education and overall well-being.

28/07/2025

In a bid to make youth entrepreneurship more viable and visible in our operational communities through trainings, micro-grant distribution and the implementation of a youth savings scheme, Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone, under the ‘Youth City Program’ and in partnership with Dream Town Denmark, has successfully scaled up 23 youth-led businesses in the Kensay community.
Beneficiaries expressed their appreciation, stating, “This support will help grow our businesses and increase our profits.”

21/05/2025

The Mabanta Community Youth Public Space in Makeni, a vibrant hub for youth and community life, was constructed by Youth Dream Centre Sierra Leone in partnership with Dream Town Denmark through the ‘Spaces for Youth Project and Youth City Program,’ funded by The Civil Society In Development (CISU) Denmark.
It has now been officially handed over to the stakeholders and young people of the Mabanta community. YDC-SL have constructed and rehabilitated ten youth public spaces across Freetown, Makeni, and Kono.
These spaces are more than just physical structures; they represent the dreams and aspirations of young people, serving as dynamic areas for creativity and inclusive environments where young women feel empowered and safe, free from harassment.

16/05/2025

With funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Youth Dream Center Sierra Leone, through the ‘Change The Game Project’ and in partnership with Dream Town Denmark—has provided start-up micro-grants to girls and young women entrepreneurs aspiring to secure better jobs and income opportunities.
A total of 100 students from 10 Non-Formal Institutions across Freetown, Makeni, and Kono benefited.