Youth Vibe

07/03/2026

In celebration of *International Women’s Day, this week’s episode of Hear Us Out* focuses on the topic *“Young Women Leading Change.”* 🌍✨

Young women continue to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and take bold steps in shaping their communities and the future. From advocacy to leadership and community development, their voices and actions are creating meaningful change.

Join our Host *Bintu Kabba-Kamara* as she leads an engaging conversation with our amazing guests *Alphina Ben Mansaray*, *Racheal Daramy*, and *Joseph Dauda Bassie*. Together, they will reflect on the power of young women’s leadership, the challenges they face, and the importance of creating opportunities that empower the next generation of female leaders.

Let’s celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of women and girls everywhere. 💜

📅 *Date:* Saturday, 7th March 2026

*Time: 3:00 pm*

28/02/2026

*Episode 24 — Hear Us Out*

Not all minds learn the same — and that’s not a weakness, it’s a different kind of strength. Yet many neurodiverse young people face daily challenges being understood at home and supported in school. What happens when we choose patience over pressure, inclusion over isolation, and understanding over judgment?

This week on Hear Us Out, we open an important conversation on Supporting Neurodiverse Youth at Home and School — exploring how parents, teachers, and communities can create spaces where every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Join your Host Chernor Maju Bah alongside our amazing guests Sorina Dumbuya, Ruth Nenneh Conteh, and Joseph Bassie as we unpack practical strategies, share real experiences, and challenge the stigma surrounding neurodiversity.

21/02/2026

*Episode 23 — Hear Us Out*

Young people today are carrying more than ever before academic pressure, unemployment, financial struggles, family expectations, relationship issues, and the constant influence of social media. Many are smiling on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside.

This week on *Hear Us Out*, we tackle the reality behind the pressure and ask the difficult question:

*“Pressure, Stress & Burnout: How Are Young People Really Coping?”*

Join your host *Chernor Maju Bah* alongside guests *Sorie Koromba*, *Shaka Janneh*, and *Alex Alie Bangura* as they unpack the causes of youth stress, the silent impact on mental health, signs of burnout, and practical ways young people can cope in today’s demanding world.

🎧 Tune in, and be part of the conversation.
Because your mental wellbeing matters.

12/02/2026

*HEAR US OUT – SPECIAL VALENTINE’S EDITION* ❤️🎙️

Valentine’s Day has increasingly become a time when young people, especially girls feel pressured to prove love through actions they may not be ready for, sometimes compromising their values, boundaries, or future.

But real love does not demand sacrifice of dignity.

We’re redefining Valentine’s Day as a celebration of *self-respect, self-worth, and personal choice*. Because loving yourself first is the foundation of every healthy relationship.

Join *Augusta Bangura, Isatu Fatimah Bah, Doreen Deigh, and Claudia Sheriff* for this powerful and necessary conversation as they challenge harmful norms and encourage young people to choose confidence over compromise.

📢 *Tune in LIVE on our Facebook Radio and be part of the conversation.*

*Time:* *3:00 pm*

💬 *Drop your comments, share your views, and let your voice be heard.*

*This Valentine’s Day, choose dignity. Choose self-love.*

17/01/2026

✨ Happening today!

🎙 HEAR US OUT – Episode 18
Topic: New Year,New Me: Mental Health Goals for Young People

As a new year begins, many young people feel pressure to change everything about themselves. While goals are often about money, school, or success, mental health is just as important. This episode focuses on how young people can set healthy, realistic mental health goals that support their wellbeing. Join Bintu Kabba-Kamara, Isatu Ramadan Jalloh, Hawanatu Bangura and Joseph Bassie as they unpacked the complexities behind the topic.

📅 Thursday, 17th January 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📻 Rise Radio 96.3 FM or Facebook

08/01/2026

🔥 CALLING YOUNG PEOPLE! 🔥

Are you passionate about climate action, clean energy, and creating real impact in your community?

YouthVibe is inviting young people to join the Youth Clean Energy Team under the Green Flames – Eco-Briquettes Project. This youth-led initiative is transforming market and farm waste into clean, eco-friendly fuel briquettes while building practical skills for a sustainable future.

Who can apply?
✔️ Young people aged 18–30 years
✔️ Based in Congo Town and surrounding communities
✔️ Willing to learn and work as part of a team

What you will gain:
• Hands-on training in eco-briquette production
• Practical skills in waste management and recycling
• Knowledge of clean energy and sustainable practices
• Certificate of participation
• Opportunity to continue as part of the project after the training

Deadline: 15th January 2026

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/L6VkZDj9QQ7V1DHy9

Technical Partner: GreenBloom
Supported by: Plan International

Let’s turn waste into energy and ideas into action.
Apply now and be part of the solution.

YouthVibe is inviting young people aged 18–30 to apply to join the Green Flames Eco-Briquettes Project, a youth-led clean energy initiative focused on producing eco-briquettes from market and farm waste as a sustainable alternative to charcoal. This project aims to equip young people with practica...

05/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from YouthVibe! ✨
As we step into 2026, we are grateful for the journey that shaped us in 2025, a year of growth, action, and youth led impact.
Last year, we reached important milestones, but one stood out as a defining moment for us.
🌍 YouthVibe was selected as a recipient of Plan International’s Youth Climate Action Accelerator (YCAA) Fund, supporting our briquette clean energy initiative. This marked a powerful step forward for youth driven climate action and sustainable solutions.
2025 also saw us
🎙️ Launch Hear Us Out, our youth led radio program, producing 17 episodes
🧠 Open the YouthVibe Mental Health Hub on WhatsApp, growing to 165 young people
🔐 Host our first Digital Safety Bootcamp to equip young people with essential online safety skills
As we begin 2026, we are energized, focused, and ready to do even bigger things, deepening our impact, expanding our programs, and amplifying youth voices across communities.
Thank you to our partners, supporters, and every young person who believes in the power of youth leadership.
✨ Here’s to a bold, impactful, and youth powered 2026. ✨

13/12/2025

✨ Happening today!

🎙 HEAR US OUT – Episode 17
Topic: Things Young People Need to Leave in 2025

As we prepare for a new year, it’s time for honest conversations about the habits, mindsets, and pressures holding young people back. Join Bintu Kabba-Kamara, Hawanatu Bangura, and Gibrilla Barrie as they reflect on what to let go of in 2025 and how youth can move forward with purpose, growth, and positive change.

📅 Thursday, 13th November 2025
🕒 3:00 PM
📻 Rise Radio 96.3 FM or Facebook

06/12/2025

🔥 Happening today! A 16 Days of Activism special episode

HEAR US OUT – Episode 16
Topic: The Evolution of Violence, Connecting Traditional and Digital Gender Based Violence

Join Augustina Sankoh, Doreen Valrie Deigh, and Ramatu Kargbo, who is a National GBV Consultant at the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), as they break down how Gender Based Violence has shifted over time from traditional community spaces to the digital world.
This special episode explores how both offline and online abuse affect young people in different ways.

📅 Saturday, 6th December 2025
🕒 3:00 PM
📻 Rise Radio 96.3 FM or Facebook Rise Radiosl 96.3 FM

04/12/2025

MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER — YouthVibe Digital Safety Bootcamp 2025
We are honoured to welcome Esther Elliott Nyuma, a highly respected development and humanitarian professional with over 15 years of experience working with the United Nations and other leading international organisations.
Esther currently serves as the Director of Advocacy, Communications, Campaigns, and Media at Save the Children Sierra Leone, where she leads strategic initiatives that strengthen children’s rights, promote girls’ empowerment, advance digital safety, and influence policy at national and global levels.
She is deeply passionate about youth voice and representation and has supported youth engagement on major global platforms including the United Nations General Assembly, the Transform Education Summit, and Women Deliver.
Esther is known for her integrity, her commitment to dignity, and her ability to create environments where every person feels seen, valued, and respected. Her leadership continues to inspire young people especially girls to speak up, participate, and take ownership of their digital and physical safety.
We are excited to learn from her as she delivers the keynote address at our Digital Safety Bootcamp 2025.

04/12/2025

MEET OUR FACILITATOR — YouthVibe Digital Safety Bootcamp 2025
We are pleased to introduce Larry Tucker, a Digital Media Producer at BBC Media Action Sierra Leone, who will be facilitating one of our key sessions at the YouthVibe Digital Safety Bootcamp 2025.
Larry is an accomplished media professional with strong expertise in digital content production, video editing, and creative storytelling. His work focuses on producing high-quality media that informs, educates, and engages audiences across various platforms.
At the bootcamp, Larry will lead the session on:
Responsible Storytelling & Social Media Ethics
His session will cover:
Authentic and ethical digital storytelling
Online reputation management
Avoiding misinformation and harmful content
We’re excited to have Larry share his media expertise as we empower young people to navigate and create safely in today’s digital world.

04/12/2025

MEET OUR FACILITATOR — YouthVibe Digital Safety Bootcamp 2025

We are excited to welcome Joshua Abioseh Duncan, Country Director of the Mental Health Coalition – Sierra Leone, as one of our facilitators for the YouthVibe Digital Safety Bootcamp 2025.

Joshua has over 20 years of teaching experience and 11 years in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). He has led national responses during major crises including Ebola, mudslides, floods, fires, and COVID-19.

His leadership has contributed to major milestones in Sierra Leone’s mental health system, including:
✔ Establishing 14 Mental Health Units nationwide
✔ Organizing national and international mental health conferences
✔ Developing MHPSS manuals
✔ Pioneering the country’s first Mental Health Users & Family Support Group

Joshua will lead our session on Tools for Privacy & Mental Wellness Online, helping young people build healthier digital habits and manage online stress.