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Basic Information
Organization Name:
Youth Help Sierra LeoneOrganization Regions:
- Africa
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Organization Country Location:
Sierra Leone -
Organization City/Locality:
Makeni City
Organization mission and work description:
Youth Help Sierra Leone is committed towards the achievement of a sustainable development goal; such as the eradication of hunger and extreme poverty, promotion of gender equality, empowering women and youths and by promoting global partnership for development.
Organization's Contacts
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Primary Contact Name:
Aliemu Jalloh -
Primary Contact Title:
Executive Director
Additional Contacts Names:
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Additional representative #1:
Mariatu Sesay -
Additional representative #2:
Lamarana Barrie -
Additional representative #3:
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Additional representative #4:
OUR INTERNATIONAL COALITION IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 400 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
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WHO ARE TAP'S MEMBERS?Organization's Work & Expertise
Organization's SGD16 Expertise:
- 16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- 16.2 - End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- 16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- 16.4 - By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
- 16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.8 - Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
- 16.a - Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Organization's Areas of Expertise:
- Global/UN Engagement & Advocacy
- Accountability for the 2030 Agenda
- Policy Analysis & Advocacy
- SDG Data and Indicators
- Public mobilization & Campaigns
- HLPF and UN Development System Reform
- Gender Equality
- Children & Youth
- Capacity building/CSO training & education
Current Commitment to SDG16+
Summary of commitment:
Youth Help Sierra Leone is committed to promoting and facilitating youth attachment to society and community, increasing developmental opportunities for youth and promoting their well-being, ameliorating risk-factors and providing protective conditions for youth "at risk" and promoting public awareness of youth issues.
Organization's priorities and work in relation to commitment:
Organization's work related to TAP network's SGD16+ work & accountability for 2030 Agenda:
Youth Help Sierra Leone will contribute by Storytelling"/Showcasing to the TAP Network platforms, Leadership/coordination opportunities within the TAP Network and Voluntary funding contribution.
Plan on engaging in TAP's work as a Partner:
- Regional Engagement Platforms and/or Regional Focal Point
- Thematic Working Groups
- Substantive contribution to any TAP Network resources or advocacy materials
- Interest in leadership/coordination opportunities within the TAP Network
- Exploring partnerships with like-minded organizations
- Global engagement via the UN and other opportunities
- TAP Network joint global advocacy
- Exploring opportunities for hosting TAP Network national or regional-level capacity building activities