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Some official pics at the just concluded exclusive 5th edition of the Annual National Swehra Awards and launch of the 1s...
31/07/2026

Some official pics at the just concluded exclusive 5th edition of the Annual National Swehra Awards and launch of the 1st SWEHRA Awards Trailblazer Magazine 2026 hosted at the prestigious Bintumani Hotel Freetown.

The 1st Annual National Swehra Awards Trailblazer Magazine which was launched during the awards ceremony will be availab...
30/07/2026

The 1st Annual National Swehra Awards Trailblazer Magazine which was launched during the awards ceremony will be available for publication on the 10th August 2026. All profiling of awardees were featured it will be going for sale per copy . It’s an amazing publication document worth keeping, reading and sharing to others to read the stories, impact, contributions, goodwill and journey of others.

We crave in the indulgence of all goodwill Sierra Leoneans and institutions to purchase our copies which is going out for just Nle200 or by donation.

Note: We featured outstanding institutions and other impactful individuals who were not recipients but has been key contributors to community development, SGBV, women and girls empowerment and nation building cut across all walks of life including government, Academic, law , media, military, cooperatives, NGOs and private sector organizations.

Also note that we don’t feature institutions or personalities on the basis of sponsorship, one is mainly featured by merit and we’ve zero space for advert purposes.

You may pre-order now for more enquires reach out via our official pages Youth and Children Empowerment Forum Africa - YCEF
and National SWEHRA Awards pages inbox 📥.

Accordingly if you’re a recipient and you didn’t see your face on the magazine digital page kindly reach out ASAP for your photo and profiling to be incorporated before final review and publication.

Thank you all for your attention to this matter 🙏🙌.

Thank you Africa 24hrs Newspaper 📰. 🙏
29/07/2026

Thank you Africa 24hrs Newspaper 📰. 🙏

On this day on behalf of the board, the executive and entire team I want to use this opportunity to thank Ms. Janet Jatt...
28/07/2026

On this day on behalf of the board, the executive and entire team I want to use this opportunity to thank Ms. Janet Jattu Mumgbay Zizer for her tremendous energy, dedication to the cause and electrifying delivery as the official host for the just concluded 5th Annual National Swehra Awards 2026.

We wish her all her heart desires and the very best on her special day 🙏.

Happy blessed birthday 🍰 🎂 🎉 Amb. Zizer

The spotlight on !! Madam Fatmata Fathima Kamara It’s our honor and utmost pleasure to recognize the impact and outstand...
26/07/2026

The spotlight on !! Madam Fatmata Fathima Kamara

It’s our honor and utmost pleasure to recognize the impact and outstanding contributions of Madam Kamara as one of our recipients for this year’s 5th Annual National Swehra Awards under both 3rd & 4th category.

Madam Fatmata Fathima Kamara is an entrepreneur, educator, researcher, and social impact leader with a passion for empowering individuals and transforming communities through entrepreneurship, innovation, and skills development. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Thimzy Empowerment Initiative, an organization committed to inspiring and equipping women and girls with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities needed to thrive as entrepreneurs and leaders.

With a strong belief that entrepreneurship is a catalyst for sustainable national development, Fatmata has dedicated her career to mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, designing capacity-building programs, and creating platforms that foster innovation, collaboration, and economic inclusion. Her work bridges academia and practice, combining research, training, and community engagement to address real-world challenges.

As the host of “Talk to the Entrepreneur with Me Thimzy,” she shares practical insights drawn from experience, encouraging young people to embrace resilience, creativity, and ethical leadership in building successful enterprises. She also leads the Women in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Festival, an annual initiative that celebrates and promotes the achievements of women entrepreneurs while inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Fatmata’s expertise spans entrepreneurship education, strategic management, business development, leadership, event management, and community empowerment. She has developed training programs in entrepreneurship, catering, cake making, and other income-generating skills, helping individuals develop practical competencies for self-reliance and economic growth.

Driven by a vision of an inclusive and prosperous society, Fatmata continues to champion initiatives that unlock human potential, promote gender equality, and contribute to the sustainable development of Sierra Leone and beyond. Through visionary leadership, strategic partnerships, and unwavering dedication to service, she is building a legacy of empowerment, innovation, and lasting impact.

We are pleased to feature her at our 1st SWEHRA awards Trailblazer Magazine 2026.

Ladies and gentlemen it’s our extreme pleasure to officially introduce our Keynote Amb. Dr. Adonis Abboud for this year’...
25/07/2026

Ladies and gentlemen it’s our extreme pleasure to officially introduce our Keynote Amb. Dr. Adonis Abboud for this year’s 5th Annual National Swehra Awards 2026.

Dr. Adonis is one of Sierra Leone’s most famous and longest serving diplomat, philanthropists and humanitarians, he’s also the CEO DSTV Sierra Leone, Founder Pikin Bizness Foundation, CEO Adonis Abboud Trust Fund and Chairman Miss Sierra Leone Ltd. Through his exemplary leadership and outstanding impact thousands have benefited from his philanthropic work humanitarian assistance in Sierra Leone and beyond. He’s a visionary and passionate driven leader, mentor and father figure to many across the world .

Ambassador Abboud has donated humanitarian support to thousands of children in the Sierra Leone community, provided scholarships to university students cut across through his Trust Fund.

We are grateful for the opportunity to grace our stage for the second time as the enviable and inspiring Keynote.

From the entire board, executive and general membership of the Youth and Children Empowerment Forum Africa - YCEF and the Annual SWEHRA Awards Committee we want to extend our sincere gratitude for honoring our invitation as SWEHRA’s Keynote and distinguished Patronage. We strong believe with exceptional delivery we will have not only an excellent night but an electrifying one.

Spotlight on !! Madam Doren Barrie Whiles we anticipate the most exclusive and only National Awards & Dinner on Sunday l...
25/07/2026

Spotlight on !! Madam Doren Barrie

Whiles we anticipate the most exclusive and only National Awards & Dinner on Sunday live at the prestigious Bintumani Hotel , Freetown. We want to use this opportunity to officially introduce one of our outstanding recipients for this year’s 5th Annual National Swehra Awards 2026 under the 2nd category (Sierra Leone Women’s Excellence Awards who is also featured at this year’s 1st SWEHRA Awards Magazine publication which will be launched during the ceremony.

To the Profile 👇

Madam Doren Barrie is one of Sierra Leone’s outstanding women’s empowerment champion and promoter of aged people in the Country. She’s the Founder & Executive lead of the Dorothy Foundation for the Aged, an organization established to seek the social welfare of older people across Sierra Leone.

Madam Barrie is a also an advocate for women and girls empowerment, right and safety, over the years she has been pivotal on the fight against r**e and other GBV related cases, through her organization she has collaborated and partner with notable organizations to support aged people, people with disability and the most vulnerable homes.

As a resilient power blazer and change maker she has led successful initiatives thst advances, gender equality, women empowerment , leadership and Justice, Doren has bag several deserving awardees in the last decade.

Congratulations Ma we’re proud of your achievements, we see and follow your excellent work, we believe this milestone achievement will serve as greater fuel to continue the good work. You remain part of our country’s blueprint of historic figures who are shaping its social economic empowerment and contributing positively to national development.

As a brand we remain committed to showcasing the work and sharing the inspiring stories of people like you, and continue to recognize, honor and celebrate your selfless work especially those dealing with humanity growth and community empowerment.

Spotlight on !! Lady Sinava B. Lamin We’re honored to recognize Lady Sinava B. Lamin as one of the recipients of this ye...
24/07/2026

Spotlight on !! Lady Sinava B. Lamin

We’re honored to recognize Lady Sinava B. Lamin as one of the recipients of this year’s 5th Annual National Swehra Awards 2026 under the 2nd category “Sierra Leone Women’s Excellence Awards) and also featured her as a woman trailblazer on our 1st SWEHRA Awards Magazine which will be launched on the during the 5th awards ceremony live at the prestigious Bintumani Hotel Aberdeen Freetown scheduled for the 26th July 2026.

Lady Sinava is an entrepreneur, physicist, farmer, champion for women and girls empowerment, development enthusiast, business consultant, environmental advocate and humanitarian. She’s the founder of Sinava Africa Agricultural Food (SAAF) Project Ltd. a firm established for modern agricultural farming, produce and crop cultivation.

Over the years she has helped 100s of vulnerable local farmers especially at rural communities with crop seeds and other farm equipment to strengthening their farming capabilities and improve their agricultural farming growth and agricultural production . As an extensive farmer dealing in rice, vegetables and livestock production she has contributed immensely to the country’s food security and human capital development.

In her capacity as an influential young female figure she has participated in active policy discussions and impact changing programs especially on issues dealing with health, nutrition, reproductive rights and safety and climate environment in Sierra Leone working with outstanding organizations like Partners in Health , beyond her country she has worked at Central Africa, Burkinafasso, Togo 🇹🇬 among others. Back home upon her service from Lome she currently serve as the Country Director for Gryphon Global SL Ltd. a private sector company legally operates in import agricultural products, mining machinery, and also deals in logistics, procurement and supplies.

Congratulations Madam Lamin on your achievements and we hope this recognition serves as more motivation in continuing the commendable work.

Spotlight on !! Madam Joy Kandeh Madam Kandeh is the CEO of Joy's Children Foundation a charitable organization that sup...
24/07/2026

Spotlight on !! Madam Joy Kandeh

Madam Kandeh is the CEO of Joy's Children Foundation a charitable organization that support the most vulnerable children across communities in Sierra Leone in the last decade . She’s also a an entrepreneur, humanitarian, Mother and Woman of God .

Through her foundation she has donated educational materials to school children in Freetown and surroundings. Also beyond her humanitarian foundation she’s also an entrepreneur who owns as founder and CEO of Joys kitchen and Joy’s event planning a company established to provide deco and catering services for every occasions and or event in Sierra Leone.

On behalf of the Board of YCEF Africa, Annual National Swehra Awards Organising Committee it’s our pleasure to recognize her as this year’s recipient under the 3rd category (National Humanitarian Recognition Awards) for her unwavering commitment and impact towards humanitarian growth and community development in Sierra Leone. We are also honored to feature her on the 1st edition of the SWEHRA Awards Trailblazer Magazine publication 2026.

Congratulations 🎉 Madam Joy we’re proud of your work and achievements towards humanitarian growth in Sierra Leone. We we believe this recognition will serve as more motivation for your continued work to humanity and our community.

Spotlight on!! Mrs. Ishiatu Edmund Fornah Mrs. Fornah is a wife, mother , girls mentor, child advocate, humanitarian, y...
23/07/2026

Spotlight on!! Mrs. Ishiatu Edmund Fornah

Mrs. Fornah is a wife, mother , girls mentor, child advocate, humanitarian, youth Ambassador, Gender Activist, champion for women & girls rights, Community leader and social change maker, she is also a graduate at the Limkokwing University, LBB graduate, and Law school Bar finals. Beyond academics she’s an entrepreneur, the founder and Chief Executive of Madam Planner Sl. Ltd, an event planning company legally registered and operates in Freetown.

Amb. Fornah was a students leader who serves in a key executive role under the Active Ambassadors Sierra Leone a pressure group that leads students affairs in campuses on advocacy, public speaking, and promote youth education development among others.

As a volunteer who has worked for multiple organizations and development initiatives focuses on empowering young people and community she has tirelessly promote campaigns, participated on impactful platforms and contributed on policy discussions that advances women’s rights and empowerment, strengthening child rights sustainable growth and youth participation.

Ishiatu a young enthusiastic power woman she has used her platform positively to lend her voices on issues directly affecting young people and women in Sierra Leone,

She has represented her fellow young women and youth at both local and international stages serving as ambassador and champion for youth voices and empowerment which earned her multiple nominations and awards both national and international levels.

As a foundation that is selfless towards women and girls development and promotes community development we recognize her work and meaningful contributions towards humanitarian growth and national development.

It’s our pleasure to celebrate her achievements and honor her as one of this year’s recipients under the 2nd category (Sierra Leone Women’s Excellence Awards) and also featured her as an eminent young figure at the 1st SWEHRA Awards Trailblazer Magazine publication 2026.

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 Madam Ishiatu Edmond Fornah we’re proud of you and hope this recognition will serve as great motivation to inspire you to do more.

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