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YMCA Proposes Youth Engagement Strategy Through Entrepreneurship Program
Although political instability ended about a decade ago in Sierra Leone, a variety of socio-economic challenges still linger as the country strives to reintegrate its ex-combatants and war affected youths. A lot of the precursors of the decade old civil strife are still evident, such as extensive violence, devastated economy, and widespread youth marginalization. These [...]
Continue reading...Life in Kroo Bay Slum: Home to Over 10,000 Sierra Leoneans (Part Two)
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Objective in Sierra Leone The primary objective of this four-year project is to bring about a demonstrable improvement in the lives of vulnerable young people and their families living in urban slums of Kroo Bay, Sierra Leone, focusing on young people as catalysts for community development. The key project activities include: Providing [...]
Continue reading...Life in Kroo Bay Slum: Home to Over 10,000 Sierra Leoneans
Life in Kroo Bay Slum It’s difficult to believe that places such as this actually exist if you haven’t actually been there. However, Kroo Bay is a sprawling slum overrun with thousands of shanty structures made from pieces of discarded corrugated metals, vehicle tires, sticks, mud and garbage. The area is devoid of basic necessities, [...]
Continue reading...YMCA International Programs Support Gender Equality in Sierra Leone
Happy New Year! Our International Programs department has so much in store for 2012 that I can’t wait to take you along on our journey. In 2008, during my first trip to Sierra Leone, I was presented with a gift from one of the Gender equity committee members, a women named Mariatu. It was a [...]
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