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Meet our Peace Ambassadors \u2013 local heroes in every corner of Sierra Leone and beyond, leading the charge for peace and progress through volunteerism.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Think of a garden bursting with vibrant blooms, each unique blossom taking turns under the sun. Young Peace Builders (YPB) cultivates just that, nurturing young leaders from diverse backgrounds, their potential unfolding with each rotational leadership role. In a world obsessed with fixed stars, Young Peace Builders throws open the constellations, unleashing a galaxy of young leaders, their paths ablaze as they take turns navigating the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The organization’s Management Team is comprised of;<\/strong> BOARD OF ADVISERS<\/a>, Executive Director > Executive Assistant >  National Coordinator > Programme Manager > Coordinator  >  Programs Officers >  Admin > ICT Officer, Finance Officer >  Advocacy \/ Gender Coordinator  >  Volunteer Coordinator  >  Programs Assistants > Sports for Peace Coordinator > Projects Coordinators > Community Peace-building Facilitator > Country Focal Points   >   and other volunteers. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our network of passionate volunteers and dedicated Focal Points across Sierra Leone and beyond champions peace and builds thriving communities through selfless service. From local Peace Ambassadors to international supporters, Young Peace Builders fosters solidarity and resilience, nurturing communities on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Offices and Portfolios are created as and when required on a need basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Umu K. Mansaray<\/strong> – Coordinator – SL<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fatmata Kamara <\/strong>– Executive Assistant<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kadija Koroma <\/strong>– Finance Officer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ibrahim Kalokoh<\/strong> – Project Volunteer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mariama Kebe – Project Nurse<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ernest Kamara – ICT\/Communications Officer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hannah Mansaray – Agric-Project Volunteer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Yangie Hawa Samura<\/strong> – Focal Point – Kabala<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emmanuel George Bangura – Programme Manager<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bendu Rejoice Tucker – Mentor, Women & Girls Empowerment<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Isata Sillah – Advocate<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Henry George Kamara<\/strong> – Peace Farms Volunteer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Juliana Bisia Conteh – SRHR Lead Facilitator<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Abubakarr S. Kabia – Volunteer Coordinator<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Meet our Peace Pioneer;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amb. Herbert Bangura<\/strong> is a young man who experienced & suffered the bitter consequences of the brutal civil armed conflicts (wars) in both Sierra Leone & Liberia loosing family members, friends and loved ones and thus, he understands the importance of Peace and Tolerance through respect for human rights and dignity. He lived as a refugee and experienced the bitter hand of life and struggled through for many years. However, Herbert is considered an outstanding youth activist, advocate, leader and peace pioneer (Commonwealth Peace Pioneer 2010, Kigali Rwanda) with enviable leadership and advocacy skills. He is passionate about youth leadership development and peace building and pioneered the establishment of the Young Peace Builders initially as a youth-led network (now youth serving) that has and continue to transform the minds and lives of young people at local, national, regional and international levels respectively for holistic development of our common humanity. Herbert is also known as a motivational speaker and an accomplished vocalist who uses his vocal (music) ability to preach peace, promote human and women’s rights. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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He is the current Executive Director of Young Peace Builders, haven worked in a number of policy development environment for a reasonable period of time including being part of the team that pioneered the establishment of the National Youth Commission in Sierra Leone and the Mano River Union Youth Parliament which comprised young people from Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia & Ivory Coast respectively. He is a dynamic young leader and continues  to give inspiration to those he come across daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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30 September 2025, Rome, Italy. Bangura, Herbert, Founder\/Executive Director, Young Peace Builders (YPB), Sierra Leone. Plenary Session: Pitching institutional and social innovations for sustainable livestock transformation, One Health and animal health. FAO 2025 global conference on sustainable livestock transformation. FAO Headquarters. (Plenary Hall).

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As a common quote, Herbert would always say: “Africa is blessed, our youth have a lot of potentials and zest, if not given the opportunity to utilize them for the good of our common humanity, we shall continue to struggle with crimes, insecurity, abuse of human rights, bad governance and under development. Youth empowerment should not be politicized but rather practicalized”. <\/strong><\/em> – HBBangura<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of predictable rhythms, Young Peace Builders orchestrates a symphony of diverse leadership, each young conductor, from every corner of the world, crafting their own vibrant movement as they rotate through the baton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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