Youths Action for Relentless Development Organization

09/03/2026

Celebrating International Women's Day 2026

This day is meant to celebrate women’s resilience and contribution to sustainable development of society.

This year we will shine a light on one of our beneficiaries.

Juliana Massaquoi Liana Gold is a vibrant young changemaker. One who is passionate about creating change.

In 2023, she benefitted from our training on Advocacy and Leadership through the "Strengthening Youth Voices for Education Advancement in Sierra Leone" project with support from the Global Campaign for Education. Like the other 50 beneficiaries comprised most of students and youth groups reps from across the country, Juliana was eager to learn, network and collaborate for impact.

Today we are happy that she is using the skills gained to champions advocacy efforts to end Gender Based Violence.

This is a reminder that when women are giving the right opportunity and platform, they have the agency to create positive change.

Juliana is currently a final year student at Njala University pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Communication and Media.

We are wishing Juliana and all women, a happy International Women's Day.

06/03/2026

Join our Programs Manager as he discusses our work in restoring Freetown ecosystem (wetland and watershed) through the support from the

23/02/2026

One Tree Planted Visits Sierra Leone | AFR100 Project Monitoring Mission

Last week, YARDO-SL received Dr Samuel Ofori who visited Freetown on a project monitoring mission.

During his two-day stay, Dr Samuel visited the Mayor of Freetown to discuss the impact of the AFR100 project on the City's investment for a greener future through the FreetownTheTreetown initiative. He also commended the Mayor for her ambition for a greener Freetown, and pledge future collaboration.
The following day, Saturday the 21st February 2026, YARDO-SL led the visitor to the project planting sites at York mudslide site and Tokeh Dam.
"I am impressed by the survival rate and tree growth. It amazing the work been done by YARDO-SL to restore the mudslide site at York, and also protecting the Tokeh water dam." He said.
He also met with community stakeholders and project beneficiaries.

This activity is part of the AFR100 project funded by the One Tree Planted Inc. in 2022 which has achieved the following results:
🌴🌴 Planted 100,000 trees to restore 100ha
🧓🧓👵 Trained 100 community climate action ambassadors
🤹‍♂️🤹‍♂️ Created 75 new short term green jobs

12/02/2026

YARDO-SL AND PARTNERS COMPLETE THE TRAINING OF 500 COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION AMBASSADORS

09/02/2026

Meeting | National Protected Area Authority NPAA

Today we had the honor to engage the newly appointed Executive Director of the National Protected Area Authority.

Discussion was centered around our ongoing collaboration for the sustainable protection and management of Protected Areas, with special focus on the Freetown Restoration Project (FreetownTheTreetown III).

🌱🌱🌱The Project aims to plant 100,000 trees. Of these, 20,000 trees will target watershed restoration and 80,000 trees will target wetland restoration. So far, about 50% of the planting have been completed.

The Executive Director of NPAA reaffirms their support for the project.
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"We value partnership. Because we can only achieve so much when we work together. It is a good thing that YARDO-SL and NPAA have a long established relationship. I will ensure we solidify this so we can achieve our collective mission of protecting our environment" Mr Tunis said

This activity is part of the Freetown Restoration Project (FreetownTheTreetown III) funded by the Global Development Network through the JSDF with support from the World Bank and Government of Japan.

02/02/2026

Celebration | World Wetlands Day 2026

On this day, we are proud to share our community led efforts to restore the Mayemi mangrove area.

As highlighted by one of the community youth leaders, Peter John Koroma, the planting results are more just than socioeconomic benefits, but ecological benefits too.

Listen the video.

Wetlands are critical ecosystem and must be protected and preserved.

02/02/2026

31/01/2026

Ongoing planting activities at the Mayemie Community has shown impressive results so far.

🌱15,000 seedlings planted.
🪖 35 new jobs created, including 50% women.

This activity is part of the Freetown Restoration Project (FreetownTheTreetown |||) funded by the Global Development Network through the JSDF with support from the World Bank and Government of Japan

29/01/2026

Training Opportunity | Community Climate Action Ambassadors 2026
🚻Do you live in Freetown, Wellington- Allentown axis?
Are you concerned about environmental challenges such as floods, deforestation, pollution etc?⚠️
Do you wish to be a part of the solution to drive Climate Action in your community?♻️
If yes, then this Opportunity is for you.
Apply today to:
➡️Strengthen your knowledge about the environment and Climate Change
➡️Be a member of the Climate Action Ambassadors to drive Transformative Change in your community
➡️Build network with other like minded people and co-create solutions to Climate Change problems
➡️Learn from seasoned experts from government partners such as the National Water Resources Management Agency, National Protected Area Authority and Freetown City Council
🟩Click on the link to apply:https://forms.gle/BWHGb1uBdtDurFAY8
This activity is part of the Freetown Restoration Project (FreetownTheTreetown III) funded by Global Development Network through the JSDF with support from the World Bank and Government of Japan.

26/01/2026

At the Community Dialogue, Madam Mariatu Turay reminded us that she has been among the first people to embrace the project.

Why?

Because according to her, the project seeks to address the problem of water crisis, by ensuring that the watershed is protected.

Watch the video in full.

The activity is part of the Freetown Restoration Project (FreetownTheTreetown III) funded by the Global Development Network through the JSDF with support from the World Bank and Government of Japan