About

Impact-driven climate and community leader with 5+ years of experience designing and leading youth-centered initiatives in climate adaptation, environmental justice, and community resilience. Proven track record in mobilizing networks, mentoring emerging leaders, and translating local action into measurable impact. Skilled in cross-cultural collaboration, participatory research, program design, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about amplifying youth voices in national and international climate and sustainability dialogues.

Skills

  • Youth Leadership Development
  • Partnership Building & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Policy Advocacy & Civic Engagement
  • International Collaboration & Cross-Cultural Skil
  • Climate Adaptation & Sustainability
  • English
    10
  • French
    4

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Experience

Alicious Bessiama

Work experience
  • January, 2025 - December, 2026
  • Fulltime
  • Lead national coordination of youth-led climate adaptation initiatives, engaging 10+ organizations, government institutions, and international partners.
  • Mentor 100+ emerging youth leaders via workshops and the AYAN Toolkit, strengthening national climate resilience capacity.
  • Represent Sierra Leone in regional dialogues, sharing best practices and influencing adaptation policy inclusion.
  • Amplify youth voices through knowledge dissemination, storytelling, and advocacy at national and continental levels.

Alicious Bessiama

Work experience
  • Founded and led a nationally recognized youth-led organization advancing climate justice, renewable energy access, and community-driven development.
  • Designed and implemented multi-sector programs in climate education, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture, reaching 10,000+ beneficiaries.
  • Established mentorship and peer-learning networks, supporting 1,500 youth leaders annually to strengthen civic engagement, accountability, and community-led initiatives.
  • Advocated for meaningful youth inclusion in decision-making platforms at community and local government levels, achieving significant improvements in youth participation in civic processes.

Alicious Bessiama

Education
  • September, 2017 - April, 2022
  • Fulltime
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sociology, Njala University, Sierra Leone
  • 2017 – 2022.
Provided a score of  
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