Our Work

our work IN numbers

 

600

young Sierra Leoneans leading development as full-time professional volunteers

75%    

of our former volunteers now in full time work or study following their engagment with us

400,000   

young people reached across 12 districts on a daily basis

59%

reduction in teenage pregnancy in schools we work in

126

communities supported to continue results-targeted youth-led development

 

Goal 1

Civic Participation

Despite constituting a huge proportion of the population, young people are rarely included in decision-making processes in Sierra Leone. We're working to ensure that young Sierra Leoneans are able to take up substantial, meaningful roles in development. 

Civic Participation

Goal 2

Livelihoods and Employment

Sierra Leone's high levels of unemployment are hitting young people the hardest. Over 70% of 15-24 year old are unemployed. We're working with young people to help them build sustainable livelihoods which are critical to ensuring macro-economic growth and avoiding the problematic effects of mass unemployment.

Livelihoods and Employment

Goal 3

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Although HIV infection rates are relatively low in Sierra Leone (1.5%) in comparison to many other developing countries, it has the potential - if not properly managed - to reach tipping point, leading to rapidly increasing prevalence rates. Sierra Leone does have an extremely high maternal mortality rate, and teenage pregnancies account for 40% of maternal deaths in the country. It's also a major contributory factor to the high number of girls dropping out of school. We're ensuring that young people have improved access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services and have the ability to make and act upon informed decisions. 

Sexual and Reproductive Health