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Sierra Leone (522 members)
Capital: Freetown
Population: 6005250 (July 2006 est.)
Area: 71,740 km²
GDP: 5.38 billion (2006 est.)
Languages: English (official, regular use limited to literate minority), Mende (principal vernacular in the south), Temne (principal vernacular in the north), Krio (English-based Creole, spoken by the descendants of freed Jamaican slaves who were settled in the Freetown area, a lingua franca and a first language for 10% of the population but understood by 95%)
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Victor Joseph momoh
Victor Joseph momoh
Sierra Leone | 25
Inspiration is about giving out what is real within you, I am inspired by the wars, suffering and poverty I see in my country Sierra Leone. I am therefore inspired to helping vulnerable communities in giving out their best and their success stories being a source of motivation to others who are in similar circumstances that life will change for the better if you so desire. (read more)
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Learn more about Sierra Leone's National Youth Council, Sierra Leone Federation of Youth Organizations (SLFYO)!
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Nearing the last few months of TakingITGlobal’s Creating Local Connections West Africa project pilot, it is now time to jump in and give this groundbreaking initiative all it needs to become the tool for youth involvement in the development of the Sierra Leonean nation! Get inspired; informed and involved today, your country needs YOU!
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Skill training for youth capacity building and self-employment opportunities
BRIEFBACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Wellington where the project is located is one of the densely populated communities due to government strategic planning over the years and has become centrally located in the East of Freetown. For various... (read more)
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Calmin Sierra Leone
To promote human right specifically the disadvantaged youths and capacitate them to realise their full potentials through education and skills training and other social services towords an independent living. (read more)
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Comemoration of the International Youth Day 2008
Aug 12 (Sierra Leone)
International Pecae Day 2008
Sep 21 (Sierra Leone)
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Commonwealth Scholarship Programme
Nov 30
DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme Sierra Leone
Nov 30
"The Role of Young People in Fithting Poverty"
Dec 31
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