Strengthening Strategic Partnerships for Youth Resilience 
The Management Board of the Kombo East Youth and Children Development Alliance (KEYCDA) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) to explore avenues for collaboration.
The engagement centered on KEYCDA’s ongoing efforts in youth empowerment, with particular emphasis on integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) into youth development programs. The discussion highlighted the need for inclusive, community-driven approaches to resilience and preparedness in Kombo East and beyond.
The Executive Director of NDMA warmly welcomed the initiative, reaffirming that disaster management is a critical pillar of national development—not merely a humanitarian response. He expressed strong interest in formalizing the collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and pledged the agency’s support to KEYCDA’s mission.
The KEYCDA delegation was led by the Board Chairperson and included the Vice Chairperson, Executive Secretary, District Youth Committee Chairperson, and the Kombo East District Youth Parliamentarian.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Lamin Saidy for facilitating this important meeting and strengthening the bridge between youth-led development and national resilience efforts! 