The image captures a mentoring session for youth with disabilities on Life Skills, taking place in one of five designated safe space groups across Bo City, Kenema City, Gondama Town, Moyamba Town, and Gerihun Community in the southern and eastern regions of Sierra Leone. In the foreground, a mentor, an experienced facilitator, is seen engaging with a diverse group of young participants with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The youth, seated in a semi-circle, attentively listen, some taking notes while others actively participate in discussions.
The setting reflects a safe and welcoming space, with educational posters on the walls emphasizing topics such as self-confidence, decision-making, communication, and leadership. The mentor uses interactive tools, including visual aids and role-playing exercises, to make learning engaging and accessible.
In the background, a banner displaying the initiative’s name and supporting organizations reinforces the program’s commitment to empowering youth with disabilities. The image embodies hope and transformation, highlighting how life skills mentoring is equipping these young individuals with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate challenges, advocate for their rights, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
- Email: disabilityinclusionsl@gmail.com
- Phone: +23279617987
- Address: Government Reservation, Bo City
- Website: www.disabilityinclusions.org
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DI-SL in partnership with SUMH/DPOD, is implementing a B2 project titled Empowerment and Inclusion in education for youth with Disabilities (YWDs). This ongoing project is implemented in various chiefdoms and communities in the south and eastern province targeting youth with disabilities.
This project is wholly supported and funded by SUMH/DPOD in Denmark. One of the main objectives of the project is to boost the confidence and life skills of 105 YWD, aged 18-35, across five different areas in Sierra Leone: (Bo, Gerihun, Kenema, Gondoma, and Moyamba) (also Implementing districts). The primary target group is YWD within the education system, with a particular focus on female YWD who are considered more vulnerable.
Youth with disabilities face unique social and economic challenges, including stigma, limited access to education, and fewer employment opportunities. Mentoring them on life skills is essential to build their confidence, enhance their decision-making and communication abilities, and equip them with problem-solving strategies. Life skills training empowers them to navigate daily challenges, advocate for their rights, and become independent and active members of society. By fostering resilience, self-awareness, and leadership, mentorship helps break barriers, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all youth, regardless of their abilities.
