SLAPA

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026

Today, we celebrate the energy, creativity, and resilience of Sierra Leone’s young people — the heartbeat of our nation and the drivers of change.

At the Sierra Leone Alcohol Policy Alliance, we stand with youth in building healthier communities, free from the harms of alcohol misuse. Together, we champion policies that protect young lives, empower leadership, and create safe spaces for growth and innovation.

This year’s theme reminds us: investing in youth is investing in Sierra Leone’s future. Let’s amplify youth voices in advocacy, education, and community action. Together, we can shape a generation that thrives in health, equality, and opportunity.



Waapa Secretariat
Sierra Leone Association of Women in Journalism
National Youth Commission
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education
Hajie Bah
Network Movement for Youth and Children's Welfare

"Your Minister has been very vocal and supportive in regional and international alcohol control agendas" Says Issah Ali of Waapa Secretariat during meeting with the leadership of Mental Health and Non Communicable Disease Directorate of the Ministry of Health.

Thanks to the leadership of Mental Health and Non Communicable Disease Directorate of the Ministry of Health for a fruitful meeting today.

Forut
Africell Sierra Leone
Africa CDC
AVA Media
Network Movement for Youth and Children's Welfare
UNICEF Sierra Leone

Pose for the camera at the Ministry of Health with Hajie Bah SLAPA Chairman, Issah Ali , Waapa Secretariat Head of Secretariat, Dr. Kebbie of Ministry of Health, Boi-Jeneh Jalloh , SLAPA Head of Secretariat and Alhassan Jalloh Forut Head of Programmes.

Heads of Secretariat of SLAPA and Waapa Secretariat Boi-Jeneh Jalloh and Issah Ali at the Ministry of Health, waiting to meet with the Chief Medical Office of the Ministry of Health