Sierra Leone Emerging Public Leaders of Sierra Leone

The Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) has been actively working to launch its Public Service Fellowship Program in Sierra Leone, which aims to strengthen public service delivery by recruiting and training young leaders to drive ethical governance. This expansion will build on EPL's successful model across other African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, and significantly contribute to good governance in Sierra Leone.

Engagement visits in 2025, including a consultative meeting in Kampala, Uganda, with key stakeholders confirmed the government’s commitment to youth inclusion and reinforced all partners' conviction to empower youth and foster ethical leadership within the civil service through a collaboratively developed curriculum and program framework.

The program seeks to empower Sierra Leone’s youth, build ethical public service leadership, and contribute to sustainable governance reforms, aligning with national priorities and regional development goals.

Our Team in Sierra Leone

Robert Yona Fefegula

Country Director, EPL Sierra Leone

Robert Yona Fefegula is an accomplished development leader with over a decade of experience advancing good governance, youth empowerment, and social impact across Sierra Leone. Prior to joining Emerging Public Leaders, Robert served as Partnership and Resource Mobilization Manager at Rainbo Initiative, where he led strategic donor engagement, resource mobilization, and organizational development. He has also held key roles with Action Against Hunger, Restless Development, BBC Media Action, ActionAid, and the Human Capital Institute, managing diverse teams and programs in areas such as governance, rights, fundraising, and humanitarian response.

Robert holds a Master’s degree in Development Management and a BA with Honors in Political Science from the University of Sierra Leone. He brings to EPL a strong track record in partnership building, grant management, and program delivery. He is passionate about empowering the next generation of public sector leaders to drive positive change in Sierra Leone.