ALICE NENNEH JAMES DEFINES FEMINISM, GOALS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

A woman with a voice is by our definition a powerful force in society. It is not common to find such voices and the search can be remarkably difficult. Some people live their entire lives without speaking up for what they believe in.  In other instances, an individual will take a long time to develop…

March 1, 2023
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A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE: MRS OPHELIA MORRISSON

World Teacher’s Day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1994 to be celebrated on the 5th October. “The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future”- F. Sionil Jose. Sierra Leone as well as many nations of the world has been greatly influenced by resourceful personalities; trained-efficient-able-cheerful-honest-enthusiastic- a distinct class of humans that…

October 7, 2022
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MAFEI JAMES SHARES ON CREATING CREATIVE SPACES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, mostly known for its beautiful beaches and countless other stories of hard work, courage, talent and hope. Contrary to what google search may tell you, Sierra Leonean women and girls over the centuries are raised with a unique penchant for craft, skill work and trade. Popular opinion…

March 8, 2022
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ALL ABOUT TINA DAVIES,OBE : HER LIFE, HER WORK AND BUILDING A LEGACY TO CLOSE THE CARE GAP IN CANCER

World Cancer Day is being observed today, Friday, Feb. 4. Union for International Cancer Control created World Cancer Day in 2000 to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of cancer to ensure early detection and treatment, encourage elected representatives to commit ample resources to reduce cancer mortality, and increase awareness that lifestyle behaviors…

February 4, 2022
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7 REASONS WHY WE THINK JACINDA ARDERN DESERVES TO BE THE WORLD’S GREATEST LEADER

A few  days ago New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took out the top spot on Fortune Magazine’s annual list of the world’s greatest leaders. Born in Hamilton, Ardern grew up in Morrinsville and Murupara, where she attended a state school. After graduating from the University of Waikato in 2001, Ardern began her career working…

May 21, 2021
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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MARINA RAKISHA TERRY: ONE OF SIERRA LEONE’S LEADING TV PERSONALITIES

One time before now, you must have been in a zone where you get to gather your thoughts or scribble on paper: a plan, your career goals, the type of family that you would love to create. The list differs for each individual! Truth to be told, nothing really prepares us enough for REALITY. The…

May 14, 2021
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FRANCES WURIE SESAY : THE GOOD DOCTOR THAT IS POSITIVELY INFLUENCING THE SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SYSTEM IN SIERRA LEONE

Dr. Wurie Sesay started studying medicine in her home country Sierra Leone, and then she went on to do post graduate studies in Uganda. She is a wife, mother of two sons; eight and seven. She is a daughter and a sister. When she is not figuring out how to thrive in these roles, she…

January 6, 2021
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7 INTRIGUING FACTS ABOUT SIERRA LEONE’S NEWEST AUTHOR : EUNICE NAFFIE MUSTAPHA

Eunice Naffie Mustapha is the Owner and Editor of Nafisa Magazine, which is an online writing platform that provides jobs for young female writers. Last Friday, Naffie launched ‘Girlz Planete’ a book that tackles teenage pregnancy, often frowned upon and mostly framed as a taboo subject in Africa. She believes in educating and entertaining people…

July 24, 2020
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JANET HAWA KOROMA TALKS ABOUT BEING PERIOD POSITIVE, MENTORING AND LEADING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES

“You playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightening about shrinking so others won’t feel insecure around you. As you let your own light shine, you indirectly give others permission to do the same.” – Marianne Williamson It’s not everyday that you meet a young leader who is passionate about leading, learning  and giving…

May 30, 2020
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LEADING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES : TANIA TOME

Learning is a continous process, it’s a concept that we must be open to embrace. In my quest for  knowledge, I was blessed to cross paths with an emerging global icon and leader- Tania Tome. Tania wears many hats graciously as a multi-faceted international award winner , leadership coach, economist, entrepreneur, TV personality and author. Her…

May 15, 2020
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