The Agency for Integrated Development Sierra Leone (AID-SL), in collaboration with the Kailahun District Council(KDC) and with support from the European Union(EU) in Sierra Leone, has successfully completed a three-day training aimed at building youth leadership and civic participation skills.
The training, which ends on 23rd October 2025 at the Kailahun District Council Hall, is part of the EU co-funded project with the theme “Empowering Kailahun District Council for Enhanced and Inclusive Service Delivery.”
Throughout the three-day training, participants explored key topics including Civic Education, Leadership, Good Governance, Participatory Accountability, Conflict Management, and Crime Prevention.
The training brought together youth leaders from 20 youth networks, including persons with disabilities, alongside representatives from 15 Chiefdom Youth Councils and the District Youth Council.
Addressing participants, Sylvester Kien, AID-SL’s Business Development and Compliance Manager, praised the participants for their dedication and commitments and encouraged all to serve as role models and advocates for good governance and accountability within their communities.
He emphasised that true leadership is founded on integrity, inclusivity, and a commitment to public service, adding the initiative underscores AID-SL’s steadfast commitment to promoting youth empowerment and inclusive local governance across Sierra Leone.
By equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to lead effectively, AID-SL and its partners are nurturing a new generation of responsible citizens dedicated to transparency, accountability, and peace building within their communities.
He assured participants of more support as long as funds are available.
A beneficiary of the engagement, Frances Musu Abu from Largo Square United Family (CBO), Segbwema Njaluahu Chiefdom
Thanks to AID-SL and partners for their continued support for communities, she called on AID-SL and partners for more support as more communities stand out there to benefit.
