Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL)

Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL)

Entrepreneurs

Amos Bockarie Massaquooi

Amos Bockarie Massaquooi

Managing Director

Amos Bockarie Massaquooi is highly experienced in agribusiness. He has undergone series of training In production buying and selling food items. He is well all department in managing the day to q activities of a business entity. As the management team leader, he has well works with all development respond to standing issues in the EYDO business affair

Team

Sylvanus Mb. Fatorma

Sylvanus Mb. Fatorma

Secretary General

Sylvanus Mb. Fatorma; will be responsible for the day-today documentation. He also serves as entry point in the organization. Mr. SYLVANUS is highly experienced in marketing and customer relationship management.
Philip Lansana

Philip Lansana

Sales and Marketing Director

Philip Lansana; is highly experienced in marketing activities of food items. He has extensive communication qualities with a very strong customer relationship management ability coupled with her experience in dealing with people in the competitive marketplace. He had developed a lot of experience in the marketing various local agricultural products in the market of Sierra Leone. he is well experience in managing people in his department.
Charles John Kowa

Charles John Kowa

Admin and Finance Officer

Charles John Kowa; he is well experienced in finance and admin function. He has a very strong financial background and he has been using this as strength throughout his career. He is versatile in administration, particularly managing people and the finances with the capability of tracking expenditures and income belonging EYDO Limited.
Christine Kowa

Christine Kowa

Farm Development Officer

Christine Kowa; she is responsible for making purchasing arrangement for all department. she works directly with every department to identify and contact suppliers. Practically, she is highly experienced in the arrangement of backward integration that lead to local farmers production of effective and general and supply chain management.
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Idea

Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL) is a Sierra Leone–based agribusiness established to transform the way smallholder farmers engage with markets. Founded to ensure fair prices and create profitable opportunities in agriculture, the organization focuses on buying, selling, and processing locally grown food products. Its idea is rooted in the belief that farming communities—especially youth—can become self-sufficient and prosperous if given equitable access to markets and value chains. EYDO-SL envisions building a self-reliant and motivated youth population by connecting them directly to opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness.

Challenge

Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL) is addressing critical challenges in Sierra Leone’s agriculture sector, particularly the exploitation of farmers by middlemen, poor access to established markets, and heavy reliance on expensive imports. Farmers often lose profits due to unfair trade practices and lack of storage, processing, and transportation infrastructure. EYDO-SL bridges this gap by connecting farmers directly with institutional buyers such as hotels, restaurants, NGOs, and government feeding programs. By tackling these systemic challenges, the organization empowers farmers, reduces food imports, and contributes to national food security while creating income opportunities for youth.

Solution

Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL) is providing solutions through a dual focus on perishable and durable farm products. It works with vegetables such as pepper, cabbage, carrot, and tomato, alongside dry goods like groundnuts, rice, palm oil, honey, and sesame. By directly producing, buying, and distributing these items, the organization ensures farmers have reliable markets and that consumers access affordable, high-quality food. EYDO-SL also emphasizes capacity building, ICT training, and backward integration, equipping farmers with the knowledge, resources, and technical skills to increase production while ensuring a steady supply chain.


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Ethnic Youth Development Organization Partners with FasterCapital to Revolutionize Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Market
06 Sep 2025

Ethnic Youth Development Organization Partners with FasterCapital to Revolutionize Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Market

Freetown, Sierra Leone & Dubai, UAE – Sep 06 2025

The Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL), a pioneering agribusiness startup focused on empowering local farmers and youth through fair-trade agricultural product marketing, today announced a strategic partnership with global startup accelerator FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This collaboration aims to fast-track EYDO-SL’s mission to transform Sierra Leone’s agricultural supply chain, connecting small-scale farmers directly to institutional and consumer markets while promoting sustainable economic growth.

Addressing Market Inefficiencies in Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Sector
Sierra Leone’s agricultural industry, particularly the organic and locally grown food sector, has experienced steady growth driven by increasing consumer demand for healthier, affordable food options. However, smallholder farmers face persistent challenges including exploitative middlemen, poor market access, and inadequate logistics, which suppress their earnings and limit supply chain efficiency. EYDO-SL identifies a critical market gap: the absence of a reliable, transparent intermediary that bridges farmers with institutional buyers such as schools, hotels, and NGOs, as well as individual consumers. This white space presents a significant opportunity to disrupt entrenched practices and unlock value for producers and buyers alike.

EYDO-SL’s Innovative Solution and Market Differentiation
EYDO-SL offers a comprehensive agribusiness model centered on purchasing, processing, and marketing two main product categories: perishable vegetables (pepper, cabbage, carrot, tomato) and durable dry goods (groundnuts, rice, palm oil, honey, sesame seeds). By leveraging cold storage facilities and strategic partnerships with organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), EYDO-SL ensures product quality and freshness. The organization’s commitment to backward integration includes training and capacitating local farmers to increase production and meet market demand sustainably.
With a management team boasting deep expertise in agribusiness, marketing, and finance, EYDO-SL has already secured preliminary interest from institutional buyers, including hotel chains currently reliant on costly imports. This positions the startup to offer competitively priced, locally sourced organic products, reducing costs for consumers and increasing farmer incomes. EYDO-SL’s approach is uniquely tailored to Sierra Leone’s socio-economic landscape, combining entrepreneurial empowerment with market-driven solutions.

FasterCapital Partnership: Accelerating Growth and Market Leadership
Through the EquityPilot program, EYDO-SL gains access to FasterCapital’s global network of investors, mentors, and technology resources, designed to accelerate early-stage startups with high growth potential. FasterCapital’s rigorous selection process, led by Hesham Zreik, ensures that only ventures with scalable business models and strong leadership receive support. The partnership will provide EYDO-SL with strategic guidance on capital raising, operational scaling, and market expansion, enabling the startup to refine its product offerings and optimize supply chain logistics.
The collaboration is expected to shorten EYDO-SL’s time-to-market, enhance brand visibility, and increase investor confidence, positioning the company as a leading player in Sierra Leone’s agricultural value chain transformation.

Executive Perspectives
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, stated:
“EYDO-SL exemplifies the kind of innovative, impact-driven startup we seek to empower through our EquityPilot program. Their commitment to bridging market gaps in Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector aligns perfectly with our investment thesis focused on scalable solutions that create economic and social value. We are excited to support EYDO-SL’s journey toward market leadership and sustainable growth.”
Amos Bockarie Massaquooi, Founder and Managing Director of EYDO-SL, commented:
“Partnering with FasterCapital is a pivotal milestone for EYDO-SL. Their expertise and global reach will accelerate our mission to empower Sierra Leone’s youth and farmers by creating fair, efficient agricultural markets. Together, we will enhance food security, reduce import dependency, and foster economic development through sustainable agribusiness practices.”

Growth Trajectory and Future Plans
In the coming 12 months, EYDO-SL plans to expand its farmer network through targeted capacity-building programs and scale up supply to institutional clients, including government school feeding initiatives and private sector buyers. The company aims to increase market penetration across Sierra Leone’s urban centers while exploring regional export opportunities. Capital raised through this partnership will fund cold storage infrastructure, logistics enhancement, and marketing campaigns, supporting EYDO-SL’s vision to become the country’s premier supplier of quality locally grown agricultural products.

About Ethnic Youth Development Organization (EYDO-SL)
Founded in 2017, EYDO-SL is a Sierra Leone-based agribusiness startup dedicated to empowering youth and smallholder farmers through fair pricing, capacity building, and direct market access. EYDO-SL specializes in the production, processing, and distribution of organic vegetables and dry agricultural products, aiming to transform the local food supply chain and promote sustainable economic development.

About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm that provides early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and technology resources through its EquityPilot program. With a track record of supporting innovative ventures across diverse industries, FasterCapital focuses on scalable business models that address market inefficiencies and create lasting impact. 

 

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