Empowering Young Women

Young Women in Democracy Forum (YWDF) – Building a New Generation of Female Leaders in Sierra Leone.

The Young Women in Democracy Forum (YWDF) is an initiative launched by the Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) to empower young women across Sierra Leone to participate in leadership and governance. Through strategic support and national coordination, YWDF has become a powerful movement that amplifies the voices of young women in political and civic spaces from all 16 districts.

Featured Projects

Regional Electoral Education Outreach (2023)

Targeted over 250 young women across all five regions to increase participation in the 2023 Multi-Tier Elections.

First Bi-Yearly Reflection & Strategy Meeting (2025)

Learning, Power, and Action: Empowering Young Women for Leadership

Leadership Training for Young Women (2025)

Organised by CGG with AWDF support. Covered topics like feminism, digital advocacy, and parliamentary processes.

About YWDF

The Young Women in Democracy Forum (YWDF) was formed to ensure that young women play a central role in shaping Sierra Leone’s democratic future. Formerly known as the Young Women in Politics Network, it is now a vibrant coalition led by young women from all 16 districts.