Our Story

Building People Power for Justice

We are a movement incubator dedicated to building people power to shape equitable, just social, economic, and political systems in Sierra Leone. We create platforms to inform, organize, and innovate so young people can lead their communities in non-violent action to challenge the harms they face. We seek to fix systems, not symptoms.

Our Mission

Build people power for justice

Build people power for justice in Sierra Leone by bringing together credible information, citizens, and bold, nonviolent action.

Our Philosophy

The barray is the heart of public life. We embrace its "noisy" spirit—because good trouble leads to real change.

Young leaders standing together in unity and solidarity
Our Values

What Drives Us

Six core values that guide our work and shape our approach to building lasting change.

Community

Anchor actions and decision making in collective care

Accountability

Leadership answers to the people (demand externally & practice internally)

Responsible Citizenship

Bold yet upright action for the common good

Agile Courage

Push boundaries with openness to learning and growth

Equity and Inclusion

Treat people fairly and reflect diverse leadership

Nonviolence

Disrupt harm without causing harm

Governance

Leadership & Governance

We practice the accountability we demand from others.

We practice the accountability we demand: community input in planning, clear roles for leadership, transparent reporting, and safeguarding policies to protect people from harm.

Join Our Mission

Ready to build people power for justice? Get involved with Citizens' Barray today.