Sallu Kamuskay

Sallu was among the young leaders who participated in and contributed to the establishment of the National Youth Council. He took part in a Commonwealth-supported training-of-trainers programme involving line ministries, youth stakeholders and representatives of youth councils, student unions, civil society and private-sector youth platforms. The programme supported effective youth engagement and inclusion.

His work has covered poverty, climate change, human rights, child rights, education, health, gender equality, civic engagement, government policy, information and communication technology for development, and the Sustainable Development Goals. He has also contributed to global events and conversations.

Storytelling that began with a phone

Using a Tecno phone, Sallu began documenting stories and sharing them through social media to draw attention to people who needed support.

During the Ebola outbreak, he shared the story of Gbessay, who, according to his account, had been admitted to an Ebola treatment centre following rumours that she had the disease. Sallu says she was suffering from an ulcer and was struggling to get the care she needed. His appeal helped secure support from United Sierra Leone for medication, and she was later discharged and returned home.

He also used social media to raise an alert about a deceased person whose body had been left in the street. Following the appeal, the body was collected and buried.

After the death of America Stress, Sallu shared the story of his three-year-old daughter and her need for support. His account describes how a woman subsequently took on her care and supported her education.