EU Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership with Sierra Leone through Youth Engagement

22.07.2026

Highlights from the EU Youth Engagement and Music Event in Freetown, organised as part of the celebration of 50 years of partnership between the European Union and Sierra Leone. A moment to engage, listen, and celebrate with Sierra Leone’s youth empowerment.

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As part of the celebration of 50 years of partnership between the European Union and Sierra Leone, young people, Government officials, CSOs, development partners, and the EU 🇪🇺 came together to engage in a meaningful dialogue on youth empowerment, innovation, education, migration, job creation, agribusiness, and skills development.

The event was not only an opportunity to amplify youth voices and discuss solutions for the future, but also a moment to celebrate this Golden Jubilee partnership with the young people of Sierra Leone,  recorgnising their central role in building a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous future.

▶️ Watch key moments from the event.