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National Youth Service
The one-year service programme for university and college graduates.
Youth projects
Agriculture, fisheries, commercial transport and other Ministry projects for young people.
Leadership
Meet the Minister, the Deputy Minister and the Ministry’s management.
2,000+
Motor bikes handed to the Bike Riders Union to empower riders nationwide
1,540+
Young people trained every year in vocational and digital skills
250+
Youth start-ups supported
30%
Progress towards the 2030 youth employment target of 500,000 new jobs
News and activities
What’s happening
February 7, 2026
Ministry of Youth Affairs Signs Landmark MoU with Special Olympics Sierra Leone to Champion Inclusion.
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February 7, 2026
Liberian Deputy Minister for TVET Engages Sierra Leone’s Youth Minister on Strategic Skills Development Collaboration.
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February 7, 2026
As Ministry of Youth Affairs hand over 200 motor bikes to the Bike Riders union, President Bio Launches Youth Report, Inaugurates Alternative Livelihoods Training for Bike Riders.
Read moreOur directorates
How the Ministry is organised
The Ministry’s work is led by two directorates: the Directorate of Youth, which coordinates youth development programmes across Sierra Leone, and the Directorate of Policy Research, Planning and Knowledge Management.
Institutional framework
What guides our work
Our mission
The goal of the Youth Policy is to contribute to the establishment of a more conducive environment in which youth development and empowerment programmes can be collectively and sustainably achieved.
Read moreOur vision
Develop and empower youths to be nationally conscious and patriotic to contribute positively to the development of Sierra Leone.
Read moreOur objectives
Empower and actively involve youths in a variety of productive activities to develop their full potential and self-esteem through approaches that enhance innovation and youth talent in both rural and urban areas.
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From the Minister
Welcome message
Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
To the young people of our nation: this is your space, your platform, and your Ministry.
You are not just the leaders of tomorrow—you are the partners of today. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a student, an artist, or an activist, my commitment is to ensure that you have the skills, opportunities, and support you need to thrive.
This website is designed with you in mind. Here you will find information on youth empowerment programmes, funding opportunities, skills training, and civic engagement initiatives.
Your voice matters. Your potential is limitless. Let us build the future—together.
Hon. Ibrahim Sannoh
Minister of Youth Affairs
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