MEET OUR STAFF
George Reginald Freeman - Founder & West Africa Regional Director
I am proud to be George Reginald Freeman, the founder and West African Regional Director for WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com. A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) human rights and youth
led development activist who strives for the attainment of full equal rights and the eradication of all forms of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people in Africa. I am a reliable, trustworthy and meticulous young person. A patriotic young man who aims to contribute earnestly to the development of Sierra Leone, passionate about Africa and willing to offer self service towards the improvement and sustainability of development, nation building and human rights for the enhancement of the socio-economic status. Love and able to work on his initiatives or as part of a team in making a positive change for a world fit for everyone
led development activist who strives for the attainment of full equal rights and the eradication of all forms of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people in Africa. I am a reliable, trustworthy and meticulous young person. A patriotic young man who aims to contribute earnestly to the development of Sierra Leone, passionate about Africa and willing to offer self service towards the improvement and sustainability of development, nation building and human rights for the enhancement of the socio-economic status. Love and able to work on his initiatives or as part of a team in making a positive change for a world fit for everyone
Dr. Sullay Lakoh - Medical Coordinator
I am Dr. Sullay Lakoh, 28 years old; a Medical Practitioner in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS). My department of practice is the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) and I am currently the Medical Coordinator for WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com West Africa Chapter for the past 2 years. I love to work on youth led initiatives in the medical world and found great pleasure in working with community based youth led development initiatives.
Denzil Morlai Kargbo - Finance Officer
My name is Denzil Morlai Kargbo, an active member, Finance Officer and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) human rights activist working for WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com. I am 23 years old. I am a board member for LGBTQ Student Network - the student campaign for LGBT rights – for the past two years. I believe in grass-root development, volunteerism and member-led activism, and I have been active in WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com since 2008. I am passionate about human rights and love to offer self service for the attainment of LGBTQ equality and tolerance.
James Mohamed Fofanah - Advisor and Mentor
James Mohamed Fofanah – Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Restless Development Sierra Leone and Mentor WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com West Africa Chapter within the sphere of development such as training, strategic planning, community/institutional service delivery and monitoring and evaluation, are core to what I do now. My principal interest lies in these areas of work that I have had 5 years experience in. My focus for now is in the design, monitoring and evaluation of systems that effectively track progress made in achieving programme objectives. Additionally I have participated in and facilitated M&E workshops and conferences in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, Paris and London contributing to development thinking that support young people lead in the development of their lives, communities and nations. My background education is in Agriculture and Development Training and Education.
Ephraim Bernard Wilson - Administrative Officer
Ephraim Bernard Wilson, 22 years old; I was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone. I am a studying Accounting and Administration. I serve in the capacity as the Administrative Officer for the past three (3) years. I am passionate about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender human rights.
Janet Jah - Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (LBT) Women's Project Officer
I’m Janet Jah 30 years old; I have worked with WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com as the Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (LBT) Women’s Project Officer for the past two years. I studied human resources development. My passion is to empower more LBT women to stand up for their human rights so that they can become agent of sustainable change.
Nathaniel Christian Roberts - LGBT Student Officer
Nathaniel Christian Roberts, 23 years; a student of the Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone currently reading English and Politics. I am presently working for WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com occupying the office as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Student Officer for the past one year. I want to improve the
quality of life for LGBT young people who are disadvantages to stand up and speak for their human rights.
quality of life for LGBT young people who are disadvantages to stand up and speak for their human rights.
Isha Sesay - HIV Counselor & Nurse
My name is Isha Sesay, 29 Years old; I am a counselor nurse who works with WhyCantWeGetMarried.Com for the past one year. I have been helping with HIV Counseling and Testing services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people in schools, colleges and vocational institutions in Freetown and Makeni.