The IZELIA Experience (TIE) *A 3 Day Gara Tie & Die Fiesta* 5th – 7th April 2019 A beautiful dream became an idea which in turn became a plan. That plan was to be an event that promoted how our past and where we are now as a people can influence and shape what we…

Stella Bangura stumbled into media and journalism by chance. She graduated high school with the thought of becoming a lawyer, but somewhere along the line she went through the phase of starting a business rather than going to university.   Eventually when she did go to university, she read business administration due to her desire…

`The highest rates of child mortality are still in Sub-Saharan Africa—where 1 in 9 children dies before age five, more than 16 times the average for developed regions (1 in 152). Under-five mortality rate in Africa (per 1,000 live births) declined from 163 in 1990 to 100 in 2011′.-USAID   Most statistics around healthcare in Africa borders between  two words  dire or depressing,…

Amazingly some young Sierra Leoneans have stepped up to the clarion call of Mama Sierra Leone in terms of investing into the future. The riches of emerging economies go past minerals and oils, rather it is the ability of humans to look into ways of utilizing their minds vs. natural resources. A great way of…

“Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures.” – Lovelle Drachman Wander-lust is when you decide on booking a one way ticket to Sydney, Australia after visiting Perth a few weeks earlier. Kat Penn was there for a two week excursion, she had travelled with friends from Perth to Exmouth & back. Upon landing…

If you are a career woman who desires marriage, make the following quote your guide.If you are an African woman, even this gospel will not guarantee you a ‘happy ever after’ ”When looking for a life partner, my advice to women is date all of them: the bad boys, the cool boys, the commitment-phobic boys, the crazy…

Children are always curious as to why certain things happen. They enjoy making new discoveries and to take on tasks that may seem cumbersome to the adult. Children when encouraged blossom with a multitude of possibilities. A child that is desirous of something will do everything within their power to acquire that toy or snack…

Luciana Gilmore, was and will always be an educator at heart. She is the founder of  mothers and daughters revived. This is a conference that supports connections between mothers and daughters, creating a safe space to share while heightening awareness surrounding issues that have historically severed ties between them. She was in education for over…

Narnia comprises of a daycare focused on caregiving and learning opportunities for the early ages; between three months and three years.This early childhood learning center is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They are positioned to create a lasting desire to explore learning opportunities for the children they cater to.            …

Asmaa James is an award-winning female radio broadcaster with over 18 years of radio broadcast experience in post conflict Sierra Leone. Her passion and interests include upholding and promoting independent media platforms, creating safe spaces for diverse voices, positions and interests with the aim of promoting an active citizenry, whilst strengthening democratic governance. Due to…