Musa Konneh: Empowering Young Mothers Through Community-Led Change | The Nonprofit Hive

Meet Musa Konneh, founder of the Movement for Education and Advocacy Network, youth mobilizer, community-led strategist, and longtime member of The Nonprofit Hive. In this conversation, Musa shares how witnessing injustice in Sierra Leone led him to build a nonprofit that empowers young mothers through education, vocational skills, and deep community reintegration.

From navigating stigma and scarce resources to building trust with local leaders, Musa’s story is about resilience, ownership, and making impact from the ground up. He opens up about the realities of nonprofit funding, the power of global peer connection, and why true change begins when communities lead.

For anyone working in grassroots development or striving to lead with purpose, this is a reminder that listening first and acting locally can drive lasting transformation.

About Musa Konneh:
As founder of MEAN Sierra Leone, Musa supports young mothers through advocacy, education, and skill training programs rooted in community needs. His work is grounded in dignity, resilience, and the belief that every young woman deserves a second chance and a sustainable future.

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Interview Highlights:
[00:01:00] From local hardship to grassroots leadership
[00:02:30] Reintegration, resilience, and real-world impact
[00:04:00] Breaking stigma and empowering young mothers
[00:06:00] Mobilizing youth through trust and ownership
[00:10:00] Peer support, global connection, and sustainable growth

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