BeenFrank’s mission is to combat the harmful impacts of fast fashion on the environment and society. Through their distinctive designs, they strive to reduce textile waste and promote ethical fashion practices. By raising awareness about climate change and advocating for mindful consumption, they empower individuals to embrace sustainable fashion as a powerful tool for positive…
Andrew Sahr Norma is Founder of Greentech Bioenergy, located in Allen Town, Western Rural Area, Freetown. Working in the Green Energy sector, the business was formed to address the improper organic waste management and lack of clean cooking energy in Sierra Leone. Greentech Bioenergy has developed a waste management biogas digester technology from plastic materials.…
Emmanuel Edwards born and raised in Nigeria, now lives in Sierra Leone. He has always possessed an innate love for fashion. From his early years, he was inspired by local tailors who created pieces that reflected African roots and created unique designs transforming fabrics into art. Driven by an insatiable passion to inspire the world,…
Hickmatu Leigh, is a native of Sierra Leone, and a multifaceted individual with a passion for storytelling and advocacy. While renowned for her captivating photography, which has garnered prestigious awards including the Women Deliver Arts and Film Festival honour and the STG Vanguard Award from the UN Foundation, Hickmatu’s true calling lies in using her…
Mabel Ironn Sky Turay is an abstract painter and curator, an experienced entrepreneur, an Ecosystem Support Organisation (ESO), and a Business Development (BD) Consultant. She is committed to creating employment opportunities for women and youth and driving innovation while engaging in private sector/private/public sector dialogues geared towards building a robust ecosystem in Sierra Leone, and…
As the world’s love of coffee continues to rise, the global coffee market is now estimated to be worth US$132.1 billion. This growth reflects high, global demand for coffee, stemming from both established production and consumption markets across Latin America, Africa, Middle Eastern, North America, and Europe and local emerging markets which are growing rapidly.…
Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is expanding his talents from the film world to develop a pioneering eco-friendly, smart city on Sherbro Island, Sierra Leone. Elba, whose father was born in Sierra Leone, is spearheading the project alongside east London childhood friend Siaka Stevens, the grandson of a former Sierra Leonean president Siaka Stevens. They both…
Welcome to the Global Youth Network for Empowerment and Development (GYNED) website! As the founder of this vibrant and impactful organization, I am honored to share our mission and vision for the welfare, rights, empowerment, and development of youth and young people in Sierra Leone. Since our establishment in 2012, GYNED has passionately advocated for…
Through the support of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), the ‘” Creating Pathways to Employment for Young Mothers” project spearheaded by Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leader Center ExchangeAlumni Baimba Sheriff has a bold mission: to equip and empower young women in Sierra Leone. Its primary goal is to enable these women to…
As the leading Co-working and Tech hub in Sierra Leone, Sensi Tech Hub provides innovative and stimulating community and tech solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions, particularly those that focus on young people under the age of 35. In Sierra Leone, young people under the age 35 account for 49% of the total country’s population. However, the…