Amb. Timothy Franklyn Horton

23/06/2026

It gladdens my heart to see such an impactful and timely initiative being organised at my alma mater, Milton Margai Technical University, and I am truly honoured to be associated with it.

The Coastline Resilience Network (CRN), in partnership with Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), is hosting a 2-Day Training Workshop on Climate Resilience and Environmental Duty of Care, scheduled for 26–27 June 2026 at the Great Hall, Goderich Campus.

This initiative, under the theme “Youth Climate Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Training Initiative,” is a timely and important effort aimed at equipping students and young emerging leaders with the knowledge, practical skills, and innovative mindset needed to respond to the growing challenges of climate change.

It will focus on key areas such as climate change mitigation, environmental stewardship, sustainable development practices, and strategies for building resilient communities. Through interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights and strengthen their capacity to become active advocates for environmental protection and climate action.

As an alumnus of this great institution, I see this as a powerful opportunity for us to give back by supporting and participating in initiatives that shape responsible and forward-thinking leaders. I therefore encourage all students of Milton Margai Technical University to come onboard and actively take part in this important programme.

Together, let us continue to build a generation committed to protecting our environment and advancing sustainable development for Sierra Leone.

21/05/2026

Give A Little, Help A Lot.

Every child deserves the dignity of walking to school with confidence, not pain, not hesitation, and certainly not barefoot on rough paths.

The CTLaD Shoe Campaign 2026 is a renewed commitment to that simple but powerful belief: Every step matters.

In 2025, your support helped us make real impact:
• 754 pupils and teachers supported
• 12 communities reached
• 1,000 pairs of shoes, an ongoing goal already in motion

But the need is still greater than the progress made.

In 2026, we are aiming to provide 1,000 pairs of shoes to children and teachers across 15 rural communities in Sierra Leone, ensuring that no child is left to walk to school without proper footwear.

This is more than a donation drive, it is a movement for dignity, protection, and equal opportunity.

How you can be part of this impact:

You can help in three simple but powerful ways:
• Donate new or gently used shoes
• Provide financial support
• Share this campaign within your network

Every contribution, big or small, creates a lasting change in a child’s daily life.

Together, we can make sure that walking to school is never a struggle for dignity.

Because at CTLaD, we believe: Every step matters. Every child deserves dignity.

Join the movement and support the campaign here: www.ctlad.org

For support and inquiries:
[email protected] | +232 79060913 / +232 77480625

21/05/2026

Honored and deeply grateful to be nominated among the 100 Most Influential Youth Leaders in West Africa 2026.

This nomination is not just about me, it reflects every young person striving to make a difference through leadership, service, creativity, mentorship, and community impact. I remain committed to using every platform and opportunity to inspire positive change and contribute meaningfully to society.

Special appreciation to everyone who has supported my journey so far, from the Centre for Transformational Leadership and Development (), colleagues, mentors, friends, and family. Your encouragement continues to motivate me every day.

If you believe in my service to society and feel I deserve your support, I would truly appreciate your vote.

Voting Instructions are on the Flyer

08/02/2026

Another one bites the dust.

Words we once said lightly,
carelessly,
like nothing more than a passing phrase.

But today they feel heavier.
Like stone.
Like soil.
Like a silence that refuses to lift.

Another young life paused.
Another future interrupted.
Another dream returned too soon to the earth.

Joshua Mansaray.

We graduated the same year from Milton Margai Technical University
walked the same campus,
shared the same classrooms,
chased the same hopes that come with youth and a certificate in hand.

We were not the closest of friends,
but we were connected by something simple and human
shared space, shared time, shared beginnings.
And sometimes, that alone is enough to feel the loss deeply.

Because when someone from your circle disappears,
the world shifts a little.

Two days ago, on the 6th of February,
we laid him to rest.
Dust to dust.

And it is hard not to wonder
how a young man seeking safety
could meet silence instead of protection.

How someone running toward help
could still be left alone.

Some questions have no easy answers.
Only ache.

We remember him gently
not as a headline,
not as a statistic,
but as a young graduate,
a brother among brothers,
a life that deserved time.

May the earth rest lightly on you, Joshua.
May your name not fade.
May your story awaken our conscience.

08/02/2026

A few weeks ago, on the first Sunday of the year, I found myself seated beside an elderly man at church. With the calm wisdom of someone who had lived through many seasons, he leaned over and said, “There are 365 days in a year, we have to make every one count. What are your plans for 2026?”

I looked him in the eye, with a gentle smile, and replied,

“My best...with God leading me, I simply plan to do my best, and trust Him with the rest.”

Because sometimes, the best plan isn’t having everything figured out, it’s walking each day with faith, effort, and God at the center.

Proverbs 3:5–6