BBC Media Action Sierra Leone

04/12/2024

Fake news: Empowering content creators and journalists to spot it!

Journalist Iris Aminata Bangura attended our advanced fact-checking and storytelling course in Sierra Leone.

“We are living in an era where mis- or disinformation have become significant challenges.”

She was one of 25 senior and mid-career journalists, bloggers, and influencers from different part of the country who took part in the training.

Find out more here 👉 https://bbc.in/4f1DjVL

BBC Media Action Sierra Leone

03/12/2024

How is deforestation affecting Tacugama and other areas of the Freetown Peninsula? Independent journalist Martha Kargbo has been finding out. She shot this video using a mobile phone.

25/11/2024

🍠 Fatima Khadijah Kabba shows you how to use Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes to create delicious local Sierra Leonean dishes! Watch now and bring this nutritious twist to your kitchen today! 🙌

01/10/2024

SLAJ Iverify played a crucial role in combating misinformation and disinformation during Sierra Leone’s 2023 general elections. Now, they are among those receiving advanced training on tackling misinformation, hate speech, and effective storytelling.

"I came into this training expecting to build on my existing knowledge, and the bar has been set even higher. As navigating the complexities of information disorders becomes more challenging, new tools are being introduced to help fact-checkers bring clarity and truth to the media. This training has not only boosted my confidence but also introduced me to new tools and storytelling techniques." – Claudia J.D Redwood-Sawyerr, Journalist/Fact Checker, SLAJ Iverify.

01/10/2024

Amid the growing influence of digital media, bloggers, journalists, and influencers are now better equipped to fight misinformation, thanks to advanced fact-checking and storytelling training. This initiative is reshaping the way stories are told and shared.

"We live in a world where information is power. As bloggers and storytellers, we are responsible for ensuring our stories are true before we click publish or post. I now have the tools to fact-check and tackle misinformation, ensuring every story is accurate." - Sallu Kamuskay, Journalist at Salone Messenger.

30/09/2024

We continue with training sessions empowering journalists, influencers, and bloggers with the tools to tackle misinformation and tell impactful stories. From fact-checking to building trust through creative storytelling, participants are learning how to engage their audiences and create real change.

20/09/2024

Exciting second day at our advanced fact-checking, mis-/disinformation training taking place in Freetown. Over the next few weeks, journalists, fact-checkers and social media influencers from around the country will learn new skills, exchange ideas and work together to help tackle online mis-/disinformation and hate speech in .

05/09/2024

Domestic violence is never okay. 🚨 If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is just a call away. Reach out to Rainbo Initiative, Sierra Leone Police, or the Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs-SL today. Let's stand together against violence.💪

03/09/2024

Get your Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes in Bombali, Tonkolili, and Karene Districts! For the Western Area, you can arrange with any of the numbers on the flyer to transport it to you🍠 Call the numbers listed for your district to place your order and enjoy this nutritious crop.

26/08/2024

🎯 Calling journalists, Influencers, Bloggers, and Journalists! 🎯

With support from UNDP, BBC Media Action is offering an advanced digital media literacy and fact-checking course in Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱🇸🇱 If you're a mid-career journalist or a social media influencer with 10k+ followers 😉, this is your chance to sharpen your skills and help tackle misinformation head-on.

📅 Apply by 30/08/2024 and get mentored by BBC experts. Limited spots are available, so don't miss out! 🚀

Send your CV & cover letter to [email protected].

20/08/2024

Meet 70 year Mohamed Fornah from Gbanti Chiefdom, Makeni. He grows Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP), which brings him income and supports his family. He can harvest and sell in just three months, making it a reliable choice for farmers. Mohamed encourages others to plant OFSP and enjoy its benefits! 🌱🍠

World Food Programme

15/08/2024

Apply to our exciting digital media literacy and fact-checking course!

BBC Media Action, with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be running an advanced digital media literacy and fact-checking training course for media professionals and social media influencers in Sierra Leone. The aim of the initiative is to increase the ability of media professionals and influencers to tackle mis-/disinformation and hate speech. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

Apply to our exciting digital media literacy and fact-checking course BBC Media Action, with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be running an advanced digital media literacy and fact checking training course for media professionals and social media influencers in Si....

06/08/2024

🤱🏾 Support breastfeeding moms by being present, helping, and showing patience. Your support makes all the difference! Let's spread the love and nurture the future together. 💛👶🏽

How do you support breastfeeding mothers in your community? Share your tips and experiences below! 👇

01/08/2024

Stay healthy this rainy season! 🌧️🌟Follow these simple tips to protect yourself and your family. Prevent mosquito breeding, use clean water, wash hands frequently, visit health centres if unwell, and cook food thoroughly. Let's stay safe together! 🦟🚰🧼🏥🍲

31/07/2024

29/07/2024

At 70 years old, Pa Mohamed Fornah from Mbantin Chiefdom, Pamalap, has dedicated 15 years to farming. On his 2.5-acre land, he grows rice, groundnut, cassava, and the Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP). "I decided to plant the OFSP because of the great yield I get when I harvest," he explains. "I make up to 10,000 Leones in profit after I sell the OFSP. I want to encourage other farmers to include the OFSP as part of the other things they plant." Let's join him in planting OFSP to increase our yields and improve our communities.

📸📸: Ronnie Tucker

18/07/2024

Stay safe during the rain! 🌧️ Follow these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones. Stay informed, stay indoors, and avoid floodwaters.

08/07/2024

Abdul Razak Kamara learnt about the Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes through his job as an agriculturist. He introduced it to his family and since then, the nutritious tuber has become a staple in their diet. They make all sorts of dishes using the —from “pap” to doughnuts. 🍠🍴 World Food Programme West Africa