Our Team
Our team of resilient and pragmatic youth with a vision to serve young people across Africa, that work with the true spirit of Africanism, with every advocacy, every outreach and youth development
Mohamed Gbassay Conteh
Founder and President
Mr. Mohamed Gbassay Conteh is a Sierra Leonean born on 14th October, 1997 in Freetown Town, Sierra Leone. He attended the Free Penticostal Mission Primary School and the Government Secondary School in Bo between the years 2006-2018. In 2018, he entered SOS International College, where he pursues a diploma leading to the award of a diploma in Social word in 2020. In 2022 he enrolled for a degree at Fourah Bay College Bsc in Social Work in progress and 2025 he was awarded a training certificate in Project Management and Computer applications from Career4all academy Lagos state Nigeria. Mr. Conteh is fluent in English, basic French, he speaks, Temne, and Krio as local dialects.
Mr. Conteh is a development specialist experienced in research, production of various knowledge transfers products such as reports, policies, speaking notes, concurrences. He is an expert in organizational capacity building, change process facilitation, executive coaching and mentoring in addition, he has vast knowledge in identifying funding opportunities, fostering relationships with potential donors or grant-making organizations, and coordinating fundraising efforts for non-profit organizations. He has done extensive work in Sierra Leone in both private and public sector.
In the private sector, he has supported or volunteers with various International, National Non- Governmental Organisations and Companies where he facilitates or partner with other organization to delivered a myriad of sustainable projects that have enhanced the lives of vulnerable youth populations by focusing on Advocacy, environmental safety, modern technology, education, energy, health and more.
In the Public Sector, he was a Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Comprehensive International College an institution he served for a period of about twelve (12) months where he contributed to the establishment or formation of the institution. He is currently the head of communications in the Kemoh Sidibay Agro Project. where is accomplishments including the production of reports and crafting of business plans and policies for implementation.
Other key achievements include the establishment in Sierra Leone Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board abbreviated as AYACDAB and Africa Development News Network and Africa Development Magazine.
- Phone:+23232160979
- Email:mohamed@ayacdab.org
John Kelly Marrah
Media Director
John Kelly Marrah
Media Director
John Kelly Marrah was born on 03rd September 1993 in Freetown, Capital City of, Sierra Leone Kelly hails from Freetown central area of Sierra Leone.
He acquired his primary school Education in Freetown, and secondary school education in Freetown, central Area of Sierra Leone. Kelly holds both diploma and a BSc Degree in Mass Communications from Fourah Bay College. Kelly speaks koranko and Krio as local dialects and he is fluent in English. He has a wealth of experience in community development work and has served in various capacities within the development landscape of the country. He is currently serving AYACDAB as Media Coordinator
- Phone:+23288541218
- Email:kelly@ayacdab.org
Adama Conteh
Health and Safety officer
Adama Conteh
Health and Safety officer
Adama is a Sierra Leonean born on 6th January,1993 in Freetown, Capital City of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Adama hails from Tonkolili District in the Northern province of Sierra Leone. She acquired her primary school Education in Freetown, Western Area and secondary school education in Moyamba District in the Southern province of Sierra Leone. Adama holds a National Diploma in Public Health. She has served in various capacities in several institutions. She is currently volunteering in the capacity of Health and Safety Officer of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board (AYACDAB).
- Phone:+23279617707
- Email:Adama@ayacdab.org
Dora Makaya
Finance Coordinator
Dora Makaya
Finance Coordinator
Dora is a Sierra Leonean born on 6th January,1994in Freetown, Capital City of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Dora hails from Tonkolili District in the Northern province of Sierra Leone. She acquired her primary school Education in Freetown, Western Area and secondary school education in Makeni, Bombali District in the Northern province of Sierra Leone.
Dora holds a Diploma in Banking and Finance from Milton Margai College of Education, Science and Technology. She is presently working in the capacity of Finance officer of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board (AYACDAB).
- Phone:+23277070798
- Email:dora@ayacdab.org
Joseph Foday Mansaray
Acting Operation Manager
Joseph Foday Mansaray
Acting Operation Manager
Samuel was born on 3rd August 1995 in the western area of Freetown- Sierra Leone and attended both primary and secondary Freetown, western Area of Sierra Leone. Samuel speaks Mende and Krio as local dialects and he is fluent in English.
He attended SOS international college where he obtains a diploma degree in public health. Samuel has a wealth of experience in community development work and has served in various capacities within the development landscape of the country. He is currently serving YACDAB as National Coordinator
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Abibatu J. Turay
Finance Officer
Abibatu J. Turay
Finance Officer
Abie is a Sierra Leonean born on 25th February 2001 and hails from the North – West region of Sierra Leone.
She acquired both primary and secondary school education in Sierra Leone and holds a Diploma Degree in Tourism management from the Comprehensive International College (CIC). Abie is proficient in English and speaks krio, Limba and themne as one of the local languages in Sierra Leone. She has serves in various positions ranging from finance officer to finance Manager. Previous work includes insurance and social work. She is currently the Finance officer of AYACDAB
- Phone:+23231006974
- Email:morie@ayacdab.org
Morie Samba
Advocacy Coordinator
Morie Samba
Advocacy Coordinator
Morie was born on 4th May 2001 in central area of Freetown- Sierra Leone, he attended both primary and secondary schools in Freetown western area of Sierra Leone. Mr. Samba speaks Mende and Krio as local dialects and he is fluent in English. He is currently enrolled in IPAM the university of Sierra Leone pursing a B.Sc. degree in Public Sector Management.
Morie has a wealth of experience in project related activities and Management work and has served in various capacities at both community and national level. He is currently serving in the capacity of Advocacy Coordinator of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board (AYACDAB).
- Phone:+23288541218
- Email:kelly@ayacdab.org
Momoh Flee
Deputy President
Momoh Flee
Deputy President
Mr Momoh Flee is the currently the deputy President of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board abbreviated as AYACDAB. Momoh Flee is a Sierra Leonean by Nationality. Hail from the southern Province of Sierra Leone. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc)degree from IPAM, University of Sierra Leone. He speaks Mende and Krio as local languages and he is fluent in English. Mr Flee has worked in various institutions in Sierra Leone in various capacities some of which include but not limited to teaching, administration, management and many more.
- Email:flee@ayacdab.org
Ernest Peter Mac-Gooding
Acting Secretary
Ernest Peter Mac-Gooding
Acting Secretary
Ernest was born on 7th January 2002 in central area of Freetown- Sierra Leone Ernest attended both primary and secondary schools in Freetown western area of Sierra Leone. Mr. Ernest speaks Krio as local dialects and he is fluent in English. He is a graduate from the Comprehensive International College where he obtains a diploma degree in Mass Communication.
Ernest has a wealth of experience in project related activities and Administrative work and has served in various capacities at both community and national level. He is currently serving in the capacity of Secretary General of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board (AYACDAB).
- Phone:+23290450632
- Email:Ernest@ayacdab.org
Mohamed Fofanah
Programs Officer - Gambia
Mohamed Fofanah
Programs Officer - Gambia
Fofanah was born on 13th March 1995 in Southern Province of Sierra Leone and attended both primary and secondary schools in Bo Town, Bo District in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone. Mr. Fofanah speaks Krio as local dialects and he is fluent in English.
He is a graduate from Fourah Bay College where he obtains BSc degree in Mass Communication. Mr. Fofanah has a wealth of experience in project related activities and developmental work and has served in various capacities within the development landscape of Sierra Leone before moving to The Gambia. He is currently serving in the capacity of Programs Coordinator of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board (AYACDAB) in the Gambia.
- Phone:+2207612787
- Email:fofanah@ayacdab.org
Isatu Kamara
Program officer
Isatu Kamara
Program officer
Isatu is a Sierra Leonean born on 4th October,1998 in Freetown, Capital City of Sierra Leone. Isatu hails from Tonkolili District in the Northern province of Sierra Leone. She acquired both her primary and secondary school Education in Freetown, Western Area. Isatu is currently enrolled in Njala university pursuing Bsc Degree in Sociology. She is presently working in the capacity of Programs officer of Africa Youth and Children Development Advocacy Board (AYACDAB).
- Phone:+23230440816
- Email:isatu@ayacdab.org
Fatou Jallow
Country Representative - Gambia
Fatou Jallow
Country Representative - Gambia
Fatou was born on 15th May 2002 in Samba Musu Northern Province of Gambia and attended both primary and secondary schools in Essau town, western area of the Gambia. Fatou speaks Mandinka and Wolof as local dialects. Fatou is fluent in English and speaks basic French. She is currently enrolled in an online course with the university of Malaysia pursing a B.Sc. degree in Business Management.
Fatou has a wealth of experience in management related activities and community development work as she has served in various capacities within the development landscape of her Country. she is currently serving AYACDAB as Country Representative in The Gambia.
- Phone:+2202037803
- Email:fatou@ayacdab.org
Samuel Victor William
National Coordinator
Samuel Victor William
National Coordinator
Samuel was born on 3rd August 1995 in the western area of Freetown- Sierra Leone and attended both primary and secondary school in Freetown, western Area of Sierra Leone. Samuel speaks Limba and Krio as local dialects and he is fluent in English. He attended SOS international college where he obtains a diploma degree in Computer Science. Samuel has a wealth of experience in community development work and has served in various capacities within the development landscape of the country. He is currently serving AYACDAB as National Coordinator
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com