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Our Team

Our leadership brings young people and adults together. The youth lead with energy and ideas, while the adults provide mentorship and strategic direction -keeping the whole team grounded, focused and united in protecting every child’s dignity.

Role

  1.  Guides the overall vision and direction of the organization

  2. Ensures all programs protect children’s rights and dignity

  3. Leads strategic partnerships

  4. Leads policy advocacy for child protection

Saffiatu Barrie

Head of Children-Children (C2C) Community Support Group

saffiatubarrieflisl@gmail.com

linkedin.com/josh--patterson

Role

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  1.  Leads gender equality and girls’ empowerment programs

  2.  Ensures programs are gender-sensitive

  3. Ensures projects prevent gender-based violence

  4. Works with communities to promote inclusion and respect

Salamatu Kamara 

Gender Lead

sallayflisl@gmail.com

Role

  1. Leads gender equality and girls’ empowerment programs

  2. Ensures programs are gender-sensitive

  3. Ensures projects prevent gender-based violence

  4. Works with communities to promote inclusion and respect

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Role

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  1. Provides governance oversight

  2. Gives policy guidance

  3. Ensures alignment between goals and mission

  4. Supports strategic decision-making

  5. Ensures leadership accountability

Marian Bangura

C2C Secretary

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Role

  1. Supports administration of the C2C program

  2. Coordinates program activities and schedules

  3. Assists in reporting and documentation

  4. Facilitates communication between tutors, students, and leadership

Marian Bangura.

Martha Conteh

Head of Finance

marthacontehflisl@gmail.com

Role

  1. Leads finance and budgeting

  2. Manages grants and funding

  3. Ensures transparency and accountability

  4. Guides teams on compliance

  5. Supports sustainable financial growth

Martha Conteh

Idriss .M. Sesay

Media and Communication Lead 

imsesayflils@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/idriss-manica-sesay-

Role

  1. Manages media and communications

  2. Captures events, programs, and activities

  3. Ensures the organization is visible on digital and traditional platforms

Idriss M Sesay

International Partner & Child Protection Advisor

International Partner & Child Protection Advisor

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  1. Supports the organization financially

  2. Supports international partnerships

  3. Supports C2C activities and children’s rights events

  4. Provides expertise in child protection

  5. Supports the No Hit Zone initiative

International Fundraising

  1. Leads international fundraising for the Steps to Dignity project

  2. Supports Karen FC female football​

  3. Expands the organization’s international reach

Isle Polonko

Volunteer

Our volunteers include teachers from primary, junior, and senior schools, as well as some parents and guardians of children who are beneficiaries of our C2C computer program

Simon H. Vandi

Head of Disability

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Role

 Promotes inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities through creative arts, especially music

Simon

Alusine Bah

Human Resource Manager

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Role

  1. Builds a strong and motivated team culture

  2. Ensures compliance with HR and safeguarding standards

Alusine Bah

Alhassan Munir Sesay

Head of Education and Programs

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Role

Coordinates educational and community programs

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Abubakarr Dumbuya

Head of Advocacy & Communication

Role

  1. Leads campaigns for children’s rights

  2. Strengthens FLI-SL’s advocacy and public voice

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Role

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  1. Provides legal guidance to ensure child protection compliance

  2. Conducts research to strengthen advocacy and program effectiveness

Amid Ginho Kamara

Creative Arts Unit

Role

  1. Raises awareness on social issues through art and music

  2. Teaches children creative skills and life lessons

  3. Engages communities and supports healing through creative activities

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Mohamed S. Saccoh

Creative Arts Unit

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Role

  1. Raises awareness on social issues through art and music

  2. Teaches children creative skills and life lessons

  3. Engages communities and supports healing through creative activities

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Afigu Bah

Local Resource Mobilizer

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Role

  1. Builds relationships with local partners, businesses, and supporters

  2. Helps secure donations, materials, and community support

  3. Promotes the organization’s work and creates fundraising opportunities

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Gadrie Brima Kargbo

Child Protection Officer (CPO)

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Role

  1. Supports case reporting and follow-up

  2. Engages families and schools to strengthen protection

  3. Helps create safe spaces and guidance for vulnerable children

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