The Young Men's Christian Association Sierra Leone had since 2002 being making contribution to the Peace Building and Education Process by embarking on Peace Education and Advocacy in three Regions of the country (Western, Eastern and Southern). The Relief and Rehabilitation Department with support from Horyzon - Switzerland conducted several workshops and training of trainers and peace motivators.

Agricultural inputs in the form of seed rice were given to Returnee Farmers in the Kori and Tikonko Chiefdom in the Southern Region.

We are also implementing Skills Training for Ex-combatants and Youths in Kenema, Eastern Region.

The following areas of study are being offered in the Skills Training Programme:
- Carpentry
- Tailoring and dress making
- Brick-laying
- Agriculture

 
Vocational Training in Freetown and Bo forms part of our Educational Programmes. Non-food items were given to Returnees after the war in the form of pots and pans. This programme was implemented in Taiama and Tikonko Chiefdoms in the Southern Region.

Evangelism and spiritual upliftment is our major task being a Christian Organisation and as such we do organise Bible Studies, Outreaches, revival etc.

Every year on the 26th December (Boxing Day) the Association do organize what is known in Sierra Leone as the YMCA Boxing Day Sports. This activity was first organised in 1915 and since then it has become a traditional event, which caters for National and International Athletics. We have also embarked on a Kindergarten school at Kissy, which caters for orphans in the Kissy environs. Our Youths have formed a national drama and gospel group, that helps in the dissemination of the peace message. Sponsored walk, outings, picnics, concerts are some of our fund raising programmes.