All Ideas
The YES! initiative aims to combat youth unemployment by fostering the gig economy and building robust digital employment platforms to connect young Sierra Leoneans with local and global opportunities.
AI-Powered CV Builder & Job Matcher
Summary: Thousands of our qualified youth are being rejected for jobs simply because they don't know how to write a professional CV. This "application gap" is a massive, invisible barrier to employment. The Problem: How can a recent graduate translate their university experience into a compelling CV that an employer will notice? How do we help them get past the automated screening systems that filter out poorly formatted applications?
Diaspora Investment Platform
Summary: The diaspora is eager to invest in Sierra Leone's future, but they are blocked by high fees, currency risk, and a lack of trusted, vetted opportunities. Our best youth-led businesses are starved of capital as a result. The Problem: How can an investor in London send $500 to a startup in Freetown without losing a chunk to fees? How can they be sure their investment won't lose value overnight due to currency fluctuations? How can they discover and perform due diligence on credible, investment-ready businesses from thousands of miles away?