Are you ready to witness a spectacular event that not only celebrates grace and elegance but also stands for a cause close to our hearts? “Miss Old is Gold,” presented by the Dorwontony Foundation for the Aged (DoFA), promises to be another unforgettable evening of beauty, talent, and empowerment. Set to take place in Sierra Leone on 14th October 2023 @ Freetown City Council Hall. This beauty pageant goes beyond the superficial and embraces the wisdom, experience, and dignity of elderly individuals within our communities. The Dorwontony Foundation for the Aged (DoFA): Advocating for Dignity and Care Established in 2020, the Dorwontony Foundation for the Aged (DoFA) is a registered…

We are thrilled to re-introduce you to the incredible Cyrus Richard Togba, affectionately known as Cyrus Richie, a name that has become synonymous with heartfelt Gospel music that resonates across borders. As a Sierra Leonean artist based in Germany, Cyrus Richie has journeyed through melodies and lyrics to touch hearts, uplift spirits, and spread the message of faith, hope, and love. We are proud to announce his nomination for the prestigious Afronews Awards 2023 in the category of Best African Gospel Musician/Band in Germany. From a young age, Cyrus Richie’s connection with music has been nothing short of divine. Joining the church choir at the tender age of 9, his…

Children are our most valuable resource.– Herbert Hoover Kiddies Gala is a special occasion for families and children of all ages. At this event, families get the opportunity to dress up royally and bond together. As adults we often struggle to find spaces and opportunities that provide edutainment for the entire family. Children are often left behind, when it comes to entertainment in Africa, especially events curated with pscycholgical, physical and social safety in mind.  The event is designed to find solutions to the problems associated with an apparent lack of social skills and abilities in the new age generation of children(some may say due to the breakdown of traditional…

‘Bloom means many things, but for us, it means prosperity, and enabling greatness in Sierra Leone’ – Bloom Bank Africa Greatness lands in Sierra Leone with the launch of a premier development bank, which aims to provide innovative opportunities, competitively priced loans to SMEs with a great approach to financial inclusiveness for all. The bank’s platform is uniquely set up to also provide capacity building, mentoring and business advisory services. On Thursday 8th December 2022, Sierra Leone welcomed BLOOM BANK AFRICA (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED at a rebranding ceremony; to officially mark the change from Keystone Bank Sierra Leone to Bloom Bank Africa [Sierra Leone] Limited (BBASL). The transition to the…

National Reconciliation Award is an initiative by The Center for Memory and Reparations to honour an outstanding Sierra Leonean who has made significant contributions, and stood firm in the struggle for transitional justice, human rights, and national reconciliation in Sierra Leone for a minimum of 10 years. The award recognizes and honours a courageous, innovative, dynamic, and  ethical individual who holds a track record in fighting for fundamental rights and justice in Sierra Leone. The National Reconciliation Award will honour an individual who has made a consistent contribution to transitional justice or human rights in Sierra Leone. Nominees for this award must  demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of work…

“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” – Albert Einstein Meet a group of young promising Sierra Leonean writers and art lovers who have taken up the responsibility of organizing A mic and A stage which includes poetry in music and a storytelling session. The team is branded under the name “Ink Salone”. This event tagged “Creativity is contagious, pass it on.”  is scheduled for the 22nd April, 2022 at the YCWCA New Hall, Freetown. The theme for this year’s event is “climbing the POE-TREE, showing forth thee need for poetry and it’s relevance in entertainment”. As organizers their main aim is to make A mic and A stage a platform for…

It was a grand, talented and joy filled affair at the #Sing4Justice fundraising dinner and dance held on Thursday 9th December 2021 at the Prestigious Lagoonda Conference Hall. The event was organised by The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) – they brought together over 40 talented young Sierra Leoneans in a Singing Competition based on human rights and justice. ABOUT ILRAJ ILRAJ aims to understand, explore, evaluate, shape policy, advance practice and strengthen the rule of law and accountability in order to make the promotion of and respect for human rights a part of our culture. The ILRAJ aims to address inequalities and protect, promote and…

Nowadays, children especially those from sheltered homes or with family support are rarely allowed to explore unfamiliar spaces. They spend most of their childhood trapped behind a house or the school. It is perhaps one of the main reasons why we seek to have exploratory days outside of our school.  At Narnia, the psychological, physical and social wellbeing of our children is very vital to us and we believe that there are many benefits of excursion especially in building the depth of experiences for children. On the 12th November 2021, Narnia Daycare and Pre-School took a group of children from 2 to 4 years and some team members on an…