BRAC Sierra Leone-NGO

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

A historic Day 2 at the MRU YouthConnekt Forum 2026 in Freetown!

Today, we were deeply honored to have Her Excellency, the First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, alongside the Minister of Youth Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, officially launch BRAC Sierra Leone-NGO’s AIM Livelihood (LH) Assets Transfer programme!

This transformative initiative is officially set to impact over 17,000 young women across 13 districts in Sierra Leone, unlocking real opportunities for economic growth and youth leadership.

Our Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker, the First Lady, delivered a powerful message on the critical importance of investing in young women:
"For me, this event was not just about the launch. It was a reminder that young women deserve the utmost attention and fair access to leadership opportunities. When you educate a man, you educate an individual. When you educate a woman, you educate a nation." — H.E. Madam Fatima Maada Bio, noting that when young women lead and are empowered, economies grow and nations progress.

Building on the momentum of Day 1, where regional leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire gathered at the Bintumani Conference Center, this launch represents a tangible step forward in the UN’s commitment to supporting the solidarity and success of young people within the West African subregion.

We are incredibly grateful to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, UNDP Sierra Leone, and all our development partners for making this life-changing summit possible.

19/06/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Rashad Turay, Michael Sorie Kamara, Kadiatu S Sesay, Rainbo Initiative, Betty Sheriff, Vandy Jasper Kamara

18/06/2026

Today, BRAC Sierra Leone-NGO joined the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sierra Leone, UNDP Sierra Leone, and other development partners to host the very first YouthConnekt Summit in Sierra Leone!

This landmark event brings together dynamic young leaders, innovators, policymakers, and partners from across the Mano River Union, including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, to unlock incredible opportunities for innovation, trade, and youth leadership. Together, we are driving regional transformation!

"You’re the most dynamic agents of change. You’re the force that will transform the Mano River Union." - Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone, reaffirming the UN’s commitment to supporting young people across the West African subregion.

In his opening statement, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, emphasized that this three-day summit offers a life-changing opportunity for young delegates from all four countries to connect, collaborate, and grow with their peers.
BRAC Sierra Leone-NGO in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sierra Leone will officially launch an Assets and Cash Transfer program impacting over 17,000 participants across 13 districts in Sierra Leone! Stay tuned for updates on this massive milestone!

📅 Dates: 18th - 20th June 2026
📍 Venue: Bintumani Conference Center, Freetown

16/06/2026

With BRAC International – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

16/06/2026

11/06/2026

From a two-school pilot to a national movement, discover how Sierra Leone made play-based learning a priority for every child this International Day of Play

What does it take to make play a national priority? In Sierra Leone, it took community trust, policy advocacy, and years of proof.

On International Day of Play, we're looking back at how a two-school pilot grew into a nationwide movement.

Read more: https://www.bracinternational.org/news/sierra-leones-play-based-learning-movement-how-play-became-a-national-priority/

11/06/2026

Great for highlighting the teamwork between BRAC, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education MBSSE, and local leadership.

"Play is essential for a child’s development... and we are grateful for BRAC's leadership." – MBSSE Representative, Bo District.

In Sierra Leone, where nearly half the population is under 15, creating safe spaces to learn and grow is critical. In our latest blog, BRAC Sierra Leone's team, Abdulai Bunduka, Seray Alpha Bangura, and Magdalene Kargbo, share the incredible journey of scaling play-based learning into the national curriculum.

From policy changes with the Ministry of Education to monthly toy-making workshops with local parents, this is a story of true community ownership.

Read how we are celebrating this year's theme: 'Protect play, protect childhood.'

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