02/08/2025
In a landmark moment for youth engagement in Sierra Leone, the “UNFILTERED” youth-centered dialogue was successfully hosted at Creative Hub Africa (CHA) in Lumley, Freetown, bringing together government officials, grassroots youth leaders, civil society actors, and development stakeholders for a bold and transformative conversation. Co-organized by the Center for Community Impact and Sustainability (CCIS), the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA), and the Agnes Bio Foundation—with support from the I.B Taylor-Kamara Foundation—the event was the first of its kind in the country.
Held under the theme of truth, inclusion, and purposeful connection, “UNFILTERED” created a safe and powerful platform for young people from all walks of life—students, bike riders, activists, artists, and community leaders—to speak openly and directly to those in power, without formalities or fear. The atmosphere was raw, honest, and electric with purpose.
The event was anchored by the passionate leadership of Madam Lyzianah Emakoua, CEO of CCIS, who welcomed the participants and special guests, including Hon. Ibrahim Sannoh, Minister of Youth Affairs; Mr. Isaac Bayoh, Sierra Leone’s Youth Representative to the United Nations; and Madam Isatu Harisson, CEO of Creative Hub Africa. Also present as guest speaker was Mr. George Shadrack Kamanda, Legal Adviser to the Sierra Leone Permanent Mission to the UN, author, and civic educator.
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