Restless Development Sierra Leone

📢YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: From Kenema to London!

Congratulations to Bockarie Sovula for representing Development on the global stage at the Global Partnerships Conference in London, hosted by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office! ✈️

Sovula didn't just take a seat at the table; he made sure youth voices were at the center of the conversation. In a rare, direct meeting with the Head of the Global Partnerships Conference, Sovula spoke honestly about what young people actually need to see happen "after the cameras go off."

He strongly advocated for accountability and championed the 10 Point Plan call to action, ensuring that global policies translate into real impact.

Thank you, Sovula, for your courage, leadership, and for amplifying the power of young people.

🌟 Smiles that say it all! 🌟

Through the Empower Her project, Restless Development Sierra Leone has provided vital back-to-school support (Books, pens, pencils, Mathematical sets, bags, and cash) to 50 out-of-school adolescent girls and 200 in-school girls at St Joseph’s and Harford School in Moyamba.

We’re committed to creating an environment where young people can thrive—offering essential skills, materials, and financial support so every girl can reach her full potential.

With funding from the Stone Family Foundation, the Empower Her Initiative worked hand in hand with the Government of Sierra Leone to ensure girls not only access education but also stay in school.

The impact is clear: mindsets are shifting, education is being reinforced as a pathway to empowerment, and sustainable structures are being built for the future.

Empowering Sierra Leone’s Youth: AU/EU Capacity Building Training Unites 640 Young Leaders for development.

Last week, 640 young leaders and Civil Society Organizations came together for the Youth CSO Capacity Building Training in Sierra Leone! Across 16 districts, participants developed skills in leadership, advocacy, and organizational development, empowering youth to drive sustainable development and community transformation.

We’re inspired by their commitment to put new knowledge into action and boost youth-led initiatives and civic participation. The future is bright!

We’re excited to announce the successful completion of our 10-day Savings Group Executive Training as part of the Financial Inclusion and Innovation Hub project!

248 executive members (2 from each group) representing savings groups from Freetown and Moyamba came together to strengthen their skills in leadership, governance, financial management, record-keeping, digital savings (Mikashboks & mobile money), financial literacy, business growth, renewable energy, gender equality, social inclusion, safeguarding, and more.

This training not only equipped participants to better manage their groups but also fostered connections and learning across communities.
A huge thank you to Jersey Overseas Aid for funding this initiative, and to our implementing partners Mikashboks, The Energy Nexus Network , and Sierra Leone Commercial Bank for supporting the smooth implementation of the project!
Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities.

Empowering Communities for Financial Inclusion!

Today, our Financial Inclusion and Innovation Hub project commenced a two weeks training session for Savings Group Executive members from its forty implementing communities across Freetown.

These sessions were designed to equip executive members with the essential skills necessary for savings group administration and management, enabling them to lead their groups more effectively and drive positive change within their communities.

A huge thank you to Jersey Overseas Aid for funding this initiative, and to our amazing partners Mikashboks, The Energy Nexus Network , and SierraLeone Commercial Bank for their continued support.

🌍 Happy Labor Day from Restless Development Sierra Leone!

Today, we join the world in honoring the sacrifices of workers, celebrating their achievements, and advocating for their rights.

To our incredible volunteers and staff, past and present, your dedication and passion are creating spaces where young people can thrive. We appreciate you and thank you for all that you do!

To our valued donors and partners, your support makes our impact possible. Thank you for helping us lead change in communities across Sierra Leone.

Together, we are building a brighter future.

Happy Independence Day, Sierra Leone!

Today at 65, we celebrate our strength, unity, and vibrant spirit. Let's keep moving forward together, building a brighter tomorrow for all. Proud to be Salone!

Yesterday, the Global Programme to End Child Marriage team had the honor of hosting a high-level delegation from UNICEF and UNFPA in Fadugu, Koinadugu District.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity for our distinguished guests to engage with key community stakeholders, adolescent girls, and frontline partners working tirelessly on the project.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team for organizing such a meaningful and impactful event! Together, we are making strides towards ending child marriage and empowering girls everywhere. 💪

Attention!! youth-led CSOs in Sierra Leone: Scale your organization’s impact with expert capacity enhancement and professional accompaniment from Restless Development through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
Click the link below to apply and lead the change!
https://forms.gle/8Kqt5xE4xkYWSuNo6