Osman’s work advocating on behalf of the underserved in Sierra Leone involved providing legal advice to more than 5,000 people in the state, acting, as he put it, “as an ambassador for youth. To counter this, Osman advises young leaders to consider the common good when making a decision and to take responsibility for their actions. I used to think I could make a change on my own, but if you can identify like minds and come together as a team, you can make a big impact,”
A Free And Fair Media Starts With Us, Says One Young Leader In South Sudan
“In South Sudan, the media plays a pivotal role in enhancing the peace processes and in promoting harmony in the conflict-torn country. It’s disseminated important information about the peace agreements and provided a platform for discussion,” Margaret says. Equipped with accurate information about the state’s peace process, Margaret explains, she and her peers were better able to not only follow national developments but also to raise important questions and voice their concerns in an open forum.