Christian Martyn Kamara

Mr. Christian Martyn Kamara is the National General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
of the YMCA in Sierra Leone and Zonal Facilitator for West African YMCAs.
For over 20 years, he has dedicated his life in youth and community transformation. As
CEO of the YMCA, he has designed community-based interventions focused on youth
development and empowerment in Sierra Leone. He has played a crucial role in policy
development advocating for the establishment of various Youth structures.
Mr. Kamara is a resourceful and results-oriented leader with a strong track record of
performance in turnaround and high-placed organizations. He utilizes keen analysis and
insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation
of best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and
complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance.
His skills are recognized beyond the national borders where he co-designed and
fundraised for a Multi Country projects transforming young people in Sierra Leone,
Liberia, and Togo; and a joint country project on supporting youth livelihood and
Governance in Sierra Leone and Liberia. His passion for young people becoming useful
and productive citizens continues to unfold as he develops programs in contributing to
the Africa we want
Within Civil Society, Mr. Kamara has supported the Civil Rights Coalition which
advocates for the implementation of the 10% quota for youth participation in
governance.
He served as the Past President of the Rotary Club of Freetown, District Secretary of
District 9101; and currently serves on several boards including Chairman of
CODOHSAPA, Member on the Board of the Finance Committee of Council of Churches
in Sierra Leone; and a Chair of Finance Committee of the FM 98.1 Radio and Treasurer of SLANGO.