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About SLAMY

An indigenous Muslim youth organization with a proven humanitarian legacy in Sierra Leone

Who We Are

Organizational Identity

SLAMY Organization
Faith-Based
Youth Focused
Humanitarian

SLAMY is a faith-based humanitarian and youth development organization dedicated to promoting unity, self-reliance, and moral responsibility among Muslim youths in Sierra Leone.

Founded in 1991 during one of Sierra Leone's darkest periods, SLAMY has consistently demonstrated that faith-driven action can create tangible, lasting change in communities affected by crisis.

Our Core Principle

Building resilient communities through education, spiritual guidance, and practical humanitarian support.

Our Vision

To cultivate a generation of responsible, educated, and self-reliant Muslim youths who contribute positively to national development and social harmony.

  • Educated youth leadership
  • Social responsibility
  • National development
  • Community harmony

Our Mission

  • Unity Through Faith

    To unite Muslim youths under Islamic Da'wah principles

  • Humanitarian Relief

    To provide humanitarian relief to the needy and displaced

  • Education & Leadership

    To promote education, leadership, and self-sufficiency

  • Rural Development

    To support rural development and community resilience

Official Recognition

Legal Status and Recognition

SLAMY operates with full legal recognition from the Government of Sierra Leone and maintains international partnerships with established Islamic organizations.

Government Registration

SLAMY has been officially registered since 1994 and is recognized by relevant government ministries. The organization operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender & Children's Affairs.

Registration Number

IND/NGO/SL/WA/20

Department of Economic Planning

DODEP/D3/47/1

Registration Year

1994

Official Registration
Official correspondence from the Ministry of Social Welfare confirming SLAMY's standing as a registered NGO
Global Partnership

International Affiliation

WAMY Partnership
International Partner

World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)

SLAMY maintained a formal relationship with the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), one of the largest international Islamic youth organizations headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Osman Mohamed Gbessay was officially authorized to represent WAMY in Sierra Leone for youth and Islamic service initiatives, facilitating:

  • International humanitarian partnerships
  • Material and financial support channels
  • Islamic educational resources
  • Youth leadership training programs
  • Cross-border relief coordination

Documented Evidence

Official WAMY authorization letters and partnership agreements are preserved in our archives.

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Our Foundation

Core Values

Faith

Guided by Islamic principles of compassion, service, and justice

Integrity

Transparent operations and accountable use of resources

Unity

Bringing together diverse communities for common good

Innovation

Adapting solutions to meet evolving community needs