The purpose of the Life By Design Foundation Foundation is to empower the youth and women of Sierra Leone by expanding educational and economic opportunities for them within their own communities. The inspiration and vision of the LBDF came, in part, through working with young people and women to define and solve the problems they face on a daily basis and to better their standard of living. LBDF. is creating a real and lasting change for youth and women in need. The communities face challenges which can easily be answered. Will you help to ensure self-sufficiency as the cornerstone of Life By Design Foundation’s programs? Our programs include youth and women empowerment.