The Orphan Empowerment Society- TOES Sierra Leone

06/05/2026

📰🇸🇱 TOES-SL APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER

TOES Hosts Sierra Leone @65 Independence Anniversary Youth Roundtable Dialogue

The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) successfully hosted a Youth Roundtable Dialogue at the Africell–American Corner, Freetown, bringing together institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector leaders, and young people to engage in meaningful discussions on the future of Sierra Leone.

🤝 Young people came together not just to speak but to find solutions to the challenges facing our communities and country.

🔍 Key focus areas included:
• Youth inclusion in governance and decision-making
• Employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development
• Innovation, accountability, and partnerships
• Strengthening collaboration for sustainable impact

This engagement amplified youth voices, strengthened partnerships, and reinforced the power of collective action in shaping Sierra Leone’s development.

🌍 TOES-SL was also proud to join over 150 youth organizations and youth-serving agencies in a broad stakeholder engagement contributing to the development of the National Youth Commission Strategic Plan (2025–2030).

🎙️ Media Engagements:
• Ibrahim Thaimu Kamara, Programs Manager at TOES-SL, featured on Afriradio – Youth Focus
• National Coordinator, Amb. Alie Conteh, featured on Truth Media and Hands of Hope Radio

📲 Read more and stay connected through our social media platforms: TOES-SL

01/05/2026

👷🏾‍♂️🇸🇱 HAPPY WORKERS’ DAY 2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and resilience of workers across Sierra Leone and around the world.

At The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL), we recognize that workers are the backbone of our communities, driving progress, building livelihoods, and shaping the future of our nation.

Your hard work continues to inspire growth, empower families, and contribute to national development.

💬 As we honor this day, let us continue to advocate for decent work, fair opportunities, and inclusive growth for all.

🙏 Thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and your impact.

✨ Together, we empower people, strengthen communities, and build the future.

29/04/2026

By Ibrahim John Sesay

The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) on Friday, April 24, 2026, hosted a youth roundtable discussion aimed at promoting youth participation in national development, bringing together a broad cross-section of young people, private sector representatives, Civil Society leaders and development stakeholders at the Africell-American Corner in Freetown. The event, held under the theme: “Empowering Sierra Leone Youths for National Development,” created a platform for meaningful dialogue on the future of young people in the country, with a focus on encouraging policy conversations, innovative thinking and collaborative solutions to enhance youth inclusion and leadership.
https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/toes-sl-hosts-youth-roundtable-discussion-on-empowering-sierra-leone-youths-for-national-development/

29/04/2026

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29/04/2026

📰🇸🇱 TOES-SL Featured in The Calabash Newspaper

We are proud to share that the Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) has been featured in The Calabash Newspaper for successfully hosting a Youth Roundtable Discussion on Empowering Sierra Leonean Youths for National Development.

Held on 24 April 2026 at the Africell–American Corner, Freetown, the roundtable convened a diverse group of government representatives, development partners, civil society actors, private sector leaders, and young people.

💬 The engagement created a platform for meaningful dialogue, policy conversations, and collaborative solutions focused on:
• Youth inclusion in governance
• Employment and entrepreneurship opportunities
• Education and skills development
• Innovation, accountability, and partnerships

🤝 The discussions emphasized the importance of equipping young people with practical skills, strengthening partnerships, and promoting active citizenship as key drivers of national development.

✨ This recognition highlights TOES-SL’s continued commitment to amplifying youth voices and creating impactful platforms for change across Sierra Leone.

🙏 We appreciate all partners, stakeholders, and participants who contributed to making this engagement a success.

💡 Together, we are shaping a future where young people lead, innovate, and transform Sierra Leone.



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28/04/2026

As we celebrate Sierra Leone 65th Independence, KID-AFAN Salone Discovery Team at the President/CEO of KID-AFAN Company Limited sends warm Independence Day Discovery Message with the focus on the following questions below:

* What does being 65 mean to Sierra Leone?
* What are the expectations of 65 years of Independence?
* What's the message to the from Citizens
* What are your prayers for Sierra Leone

Watch the full coverage on our YouTube channel by clicking the link below:
https://youtu.be/DOMxl0wrJj8?si=HVtfNpWFHZsTIj5N

Happy Independence Day to all Sierra Leoneans both home and around the globe

We pray for continued "Peace, Unity, and Justice" for All Sierra Leoneans 🙏

Stay tuned for more Independence Day messages from citizens across multiple communities


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