OUR TEAM

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Amira is a survivor of sexual child abuse, attempted rape and other ordeals. She's an unapologetic feminist known for her dedication and passion towards ending disability discrimination,  achieving gender equality, women's empowerment, safety and protection for females. She holds a Bachelor degree in History and Political Science from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone and currently pursuing her postgraduate degree in Psychology at Liverpool John Moore University, UK.

She's a recipient of several awards. She's a member of the UN Women National Gender Youth Activists, and Plan International West and Central Africa Youth Taskforce

Mamtellia is a young graduate from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone where she earned her first class undergraduate degree in social work & currently pursuing her law degree. She is an unapologetic change maker who's passion and commitment is dedicated towards the mental wellbeing/wellness of female survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Some of her unique skills are active listening, and community engagement.

Her favorite quote is "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much"

Assiatu is an avid teen advocate on girls education and equal rights and she holds a diploma in Gender & development studies from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone and a student at the same institution pursing an undergraduate degree on the same course. As a first time professional, Assiatu is serving her society through SMART Women's Initiative by leading the SMART Voices school club as well as providing psychosocial counseling to teenage girls.

Surviving illegal migration to Oman as a housemaid, gang raped, beaten and battered, Fatmata is using her firsthand experience to help other survivors own their stories, heal with dignity, overcome trauma and seek justice. She is committed and true to the cause of ensuring safety for women and girls in Sierra Leone. She's studying Gender and Development at diploma at the Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone.

Mariama Yansaneh was born and raised in Sierra Leone. She attended Forum for Africa Women Educationalist Primary School ( F. A. W. E), proceeded to secondary school where she served as the Senior Prefect during Junior School and the Head Girl at the Senior Level. 

She was the President of the News Journal club in her school, where she aimed at nurturing journalism skill. She demonstrated her leadership skill by working with different schools across the country to promote students journalism. 

Ms Yansaneh worked at the various media stations as a teen radio presenter on a program called “Pikin Voice” and advocated for less privileged children . Her aim is to amplify the voices of children who are suffering from Sexual & Gender Based Violence. 

Moreover, Ms. Yansaneh gained admission at Fourah Bay college, University of Sierra Leone. Presently, she’s a final year student pursuing a Bachelors degree in Social Work