# Sierra Leone youth development and protection initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-youth-development-and-protection-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-30T13:07:33.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Sierra Leone has initiated several programs aimed at addressing the needs and safety of its young population. The Ministry of Youth Affairs announced plans to reform the National Youth Service, shifting its focus from national service to national employment through skills development and decentralized leadership training.

In the realm of child welfare, the National Sports Authority and the National Commission for Children are collaborating to establish a national safeguarding strategy. This partnership aims to formalize child protection measures within sporting environments to ensure the rights and welfare of young athletes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Sierra Leone agencies propose national safeguarding strategy for young athletes

The National Sports Authority and the National Commission for Children are partnering to create a national safeguarding policy to protect the rights and safety of young athletes in Sierra Leone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-agencies-propose-national-safeguarding-strategy-for-young-athletes

### 2026-10-06: Sierra Leone targets youth unemployment through service reform and new national strategies

Sierra Leone's Ministry of Youth Affairs is reforming the National Youth Service to focus on employment and skills, while leaders call for national strategies to tackle youth unemployment and drug abuse.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-targets-youth-unemployment-through-service-reform-and-new-national-strategies

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Cite as: Sierra Leone youth development and protection initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-youth-development-and-protection-initiatives