Our people

2YoungLives is a truly global project with staff and volunteers working from both Sierra Leone and the UK

Our Founders:

Mangenda Kamara and Lucy November started 2YoungLives in 2017. Mangenda oversees the project in Sierra Leone and is the full-time research assistant / PhD student. Lucy is based at Kings College London.

Our Lifeline Nehemiah Projects team:

Our Amazing Mentors:

The mentees: So far, 650 young women have been part of 2YoungLives. These young women are resilient, resourceful and committed to creating a positive future for themselves and their children. They support and encourage each other throughout the process and many of them create positive friendships beyond their time as a mentee.

So far, 650 young women have been part of 2YoungLives. These young women are resilient, resourceful and committed to creating a positive future for themselves and their children.