YMCA Sierra Leone Livelihood Project
Your gift will help YMCA Sierra Leone build a second vocational training centre, expanding access to skills and employment for hundreds more young people living in the rural communities around Freetown, Lungi, Bo, and Kenema.
Help Youth in Sierra Leone Build Brighter Futures
Your gift will help YMCA Sierra Leone build a second vocational training centre, expanding access to skills and employment for hundreds more young people living in the rural communities around Freetown, Lungi, Bo, and Kenema.
Help Youth in Sierra Leone Build Brighter Futures
The Livelihood Project
- Currently, 882 youth are engaged in the Livelihood Project, with 250 receiving vocational skills.
- This new Centre will support an additional 750 vulnerable youth.
- A primary focus of the Livelihood Project is to empower young women in their pursuit of employment.
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“Through these activities, young people’s lives will be improved by gaining employable skills, building resilience against economic shocks, and increasing their confidence to establish and sustain micro, small, and medium enterprises.
The entrepreneurship and vocational training programs create pathways for self-employment and job creation; while coaching and mentoring ensure long-term business survival. By fostering inclusivity and equipping youth, particularly women, with practical tools and networks, the project empowers them to drive sustainable livelihood recovery, enhance household income, and contribute to inclusive economic growth in their communities.”
– Christian Martyn Kamara, Project Lead
Plans
Why Your Support Matters
In Sierra Leone, young people face significant barriers to employment. Jobs are scarce, and access to education and training is limited.
Without opportunities to build skills, many youth struggle to find stable work, support themselves, or plan for the future. This lack of opportunity can lead to increased poverty and vulnerability.
But, as young people are given the chance to learn and grow, potential is ignited.
In Sierra Leone, young people face significant barriers to employment. Jobs are scarce, and access to education and training is limited.
Without opportunities to build skills, many youth struggle to find stable work, support themselves, or plan for the future. This lack of opportunity can lead to increased poverty and vulnerability.
But, as young people are given the chance to learn and grow, potential is ignited.
YMCA Sierra Leone and their Livelihood and Employment Projects are making it possible for young people to receive:
• Vocational skills in trades and emerging sectors
• Entrepreneurship training
• Financial Literacy and business knowledge
• Mentorship and real-world experiences
• Training in fields such as renewable energy, recycling, tailoring, electrical, and information technologies, equipping youth with practical and employable skills.
YMCA Sierra Leone and their Livelihood and Employment Projects are making it possible for young people to receive:
• Vocational skills in trades and emerging sectors
• Entrepreneurship training
• Financial Literacy and business knowledge
• Mentorship and real-world experiences
• Training in fields such as renewable energy, recycling, tailoring, electrical, and information technologies, equipping youth with practical and employable skills.
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