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Empowering Youth, Transforming communities, Building Sustainable Future.

25/05/2026

We were honoured to participate in the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Session on Youth-Friendly Health Services, hosted by Rofutha Development Association on 20th May 2026, in Bombali District.

This dialogue session, held under the project "Breaking Stigma: Advancing Youth-Friendly and Non-Discriminatory SRH Services in Sierra Leone," brought together health facility managers, HIV and TB focal persons, frontline healthcare workers, youth leaders, female s*x worker representatives, and community leaders — all united around one shared purpose: ensuring that young people can access the healthcare they deserve without fear, shame, or discrimination.

YAD-SL was represented by our Executive Director Amb Hassan Kamara , who added our organisation's voice to the discussions on improving access to HIV testing, TB screening, malaria treatment, and non-discriminatory SRH services for young people in Bombali District.

A key takeaway from the session was the urgent need to dismantle the stigma that continues to keep young people away from health facilities. When a young person walks through a health facility door and is met with judgment instead of care, the consequences are life-altering. This dialogue was a powerful reminder that change begins with honest, courageous conversations — and a collective commitment to do better.

We commend Rofutha Development Association for their leadership in creating this space and for their unwavering dedication to advancing youth-friendly health services across Sierra Leone. We look forward to continued collaboration.

21/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Our Executive Director Amb Hassan Kamara !

Today, Youth Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone pauses to celebrate an extraordinary leader, our Executive Director whose dedication, vision, and tireless commitment continue to inspire every one of us.

From championing menstrual health and dignity for girls across Sierra Leone, to building a movement that amplifies the voices of young people in every corner of our nation your leadership has never just been a title. It has been a calling. And you have answered it with everything you have.

You have turned challenges into opportunities, silence into powerful voices, and dreams into real, lasting change. Because of your sacrifice and passion, girls are speaking up, communities are shifting, and Sierra Leone is moving forward.

On this special day, we want you to know, your work is seen. Your heart is appreciated. Your impact is immeasurable. 🙏🏾
As you step into another year of life, may God continue to guide your steps, enlarge your vision, and reward every seed you have sown into the lives of others. May this new year bring you joy, good health, renewed strength, and all the blessings you truly deserve.

From every young person whose voice you have lifted, Happy Birthday, Executive Director. Keep rising. Keep leading. The best is yet to come.

The Youth Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone Family

20/05/2026

Youth Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone

This Menstrual Hygiene Month, we are taking a stand.

Through our Menstrual Hygiene Online Awareness Campaign, we are amplifying the bold, fearless voices of young people across Sierra Leone — young changemakers who refuse to stay silent and are rising up to transform the conversation around menstrual health for good.

Menstruation is not a secret. It is not a shame. It is not a barrier to education, opportunity, or dignity. Yet for too many girls and young women in our communities, it remains exactly that.

That is why we are here. That is why we speak. That is why we act.

From classrooms to communities, from rural villages to city streets — young people are leading the charge, demanding access, breaking taboos, and building a future where every girl can manage her period safely, confidently, and with full support.

Their voices matter. Their stories matter. Their futures matter.

This is more than a campaign. This is a movement and it starts with us.
Join the conversation. Share your voice. Be the change.

19/05/2026

🩸 MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MONTH — YOUR VOICE MATTERS

This May, YAD-SL is breaking the silence and smashing the stigma surrounding menstruation. Every girl deserves to menstruate with dignity, free from shame and discrimination. Period.

We are calling on young women, girls, AND young men to add their voices, because menstrual health is a human issue, and change happens when we all speak up.

🎤 JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN:

✅ Write your personal quote on menstrual health or girl empowerment
✅ Include your full name and a clear photo
✅ Send via WhatsApp 👇

📲 +232 32 74 24 65

📢 *SAVE THE DATE — BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!*

The conversation doesn't stop here. YAD-SL is proud to announce the

🎗️ MENSTRUAL HYGIENE CONFERENCE 2026
Saturday, 11th October 2026
📍 Makeni Sierra Leone

This landmark conference will bring together policymakers, health professionals, educators, youth leaders, and community members to advocate for menstrual health, dignity, and inclusion across Sierra Leone.

Stay tuned for more details. Mark your calendars and spread the word!

14/05/2026

CALL FOR PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Every month, many girls in Sierra Leone miss school because they cannot afford sanitary pads, lack menstrual health education, and face stigma surrounding menstruation.

At Youth Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone, we believe no girl should lose her dignity or education because of her period.

In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, we are organizing the Menstrual Hygiene Conference 2026 in Makeni City, bringing together 150 adolescent girls, health professionals, educators, youth leaders, and key stakeholders to address menstrual health challenges and empower girls with knowledge, confidence, and support.

The conference will focus on:

✔ Menstrual health education
✔ Ending stigma and harmful myths
✔ Sanitary pad distribution
✔ Girls’ empowerment
✔ Building sustainable partnerships

We are currently seeking:

Sponsors

NGOs

Development Partners

Media Partners

Health Institutions

Individual Donors

Your support—financial, material, or strategic—can help transform the lives of vulnerable girls.

📍 Makeni City, Sierra Leone
11 October 2026

📧 [email protected]
📞 +232 32 742465

Join us in restoring dignity and creating opportunities for girls.

05/05/2026

For YAD-SL, safeguarding is not a checkbox. It is the way we work, the decisions we make, and how we show up for communities. This is our moment to recommit to preventing abuse, exploitation, and harm, and to ensure safe, inclusive spaces where every person is valued across Bombali and beyond.

04/05/2026

Child marriage steals futures. Education builds them.
No culture, hardship, or pressure is bigger than a girl’s rights.
Stand with YAD-SL: Together, let’s build a Sierra Leone where every girl can learn, lead and thrive.

01/05/2026

We celebrate everyone trying his or her Best to develop our communities

27/04/2026

From YAD-SL

20/04/2026

YAD-Sierra Leone Monday Motivational Series

15/04/2026

Youth Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone

Today, our organization had the pleasure of hosting a team of four young individuals at our office located at 1 Kabia Drive, Masuba Makeni. During their visit, they expressed sincere appreciation for the impactful work we continue to do in empowering young people through education, digital skills development, and community engagement initiatives.

Our Executive Director, Hassan Kamara Amb Hassan Kamara , warmly engaged with the team, providing an overview of the organization’s mission, key achievements, and sharing inspiring success stories that reflect our ongoing commitment to youth development.

Motivated by our work, the visiting team expressed a strong interest in contributing to our mission and formally requested volunteer opportunities within the organization. In line with our dedication to uplifting and empowering young people, we warmly welcomed their interest and guided them through the volunteer engagement process.

Youth Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone remains committed to creating opportunities for young people to grow, lead, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities, Building a Sustainable Future.

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