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If Your Life Was A Startup!
Over the last couple of years, I embarked on an unconventional journey, applying startup principles to my personal development. This was no simple experiment; it required dedication, a shift in mindset, and an openness to embrace both success and failure. Reflecting on this path, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact it can have on one’s life, making the effort truly worthwhile despite the challenges. Drawing from the startup world, I started with a fundamental question that might seem straightforward yet is deeply introspective: If my life were a startup, would it be profitable today? This wasn’t about financial gain but a richer, more nuanced form of profitability — personal fulfilment…
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SIERRA LEONE’S RISING STARS: 5 INSPIRING YOUNG FEMALE LEADERS TO WATCH IN 2024
As March unfolds, the world dons the vibrant hues of celebration and advocacy, marking International Women’s Month—a time dedicated to honouring, empowering, and recognizing the indomitable spirit of women around the globe. In the heart of West Africa, Sierra Leone, too, embraces this momentous occasion by spotlighting its trailblazing women who, like the month itself, embody strength, leadership, and a relentless pursuit of equality. Join us on a journey through the inspiring stories of Sierra Leone’s rising stars, as we celebrate the extraordinary female leaders to watch in 2024. 1. Mariatu Esther Kabba: A Champion for Women and GirlsMariatu Esther Kabba is a seasoned radio trainer and a fervent advocate…
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JOSEPH KAIFALA ESQ WINS THE INAUGURAL PROJECTS FOR PEACE ALUMNI AWARD
Press Release May 8, 2023 Joseph Kaifala, A Sierra Leonean Has Received the First Projects for Peace Alumni Award Joseph Kaifala (Sierra Leone) has received the inaugural Projects for Peace Alumni Award. The newly created award is given in support of the ongoing peace-building efforts of a past Projects for Peace recipient who demonstrates innovation and persistence in working for peace and transforming conflict. Joseph received a Projects for Peace Award in 2007 when he was a student at Skidmore College which he used to build a library in Sierra Leone. He is the Founder and Principal of the Center for Memory and Reparations – facilitating remembrance and collective…
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WE ARE KILLING OUR FUTURE! But we can SAVE IT.
For a very long-time young people have been marginalized and lacked active participation in the governance of our country even before the 2007 elections. Amongst the numerous things that affected the SLPP administration led by the former president, Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah (Blessed memory), was the predominant lack of representation of young people and women in leadership. In 2017, the APC administration led by His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma (Immediate Former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone) began to increase the appointment of young people in leadership significantly. Today, the current administration under the leadership of His Excellency Julius Maada Bio has arguably appointed more young people than any…
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THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION TO WATCH!
Young people around the world are encouraged to get involved in making the decisions that supports them, take action and proposed solutions that will contribute to achieving the SDG’s. Meet a group of young people in Sierra Leone who are moblising themselves to take the lead;we are happy to introduce our readers and followers to Youth Leadership and Advocacy (YLA) . YLA is a youth-led organization registered with the government of Sierra Leone through the National Youth Commission to complement the efforts of the government in youth development and gender empowerment and to mitigate the high rate of youth unemployment and gender-based violence in Sierra Leone. YLA comprises Twelve University students…
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BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT RACIST
Racism in itself is a disgusting term, in fact whenever I hear the word, it reminds me of the many times I have faced this. As subtle as it could be, it still hurt very much by the mere thought of it. The truth is, no matter how we define racism, the fact remains that it is the manifestation of how horrible the person (racist) is on the inside. The Oxford dictionary defines racism using terms like “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism” all of which are very horrible act against another individual (strictly referencing humanity). So, can Black people be racist? irrespective of how much philosophy one wants to back it…
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THE POLITICS OF CORRUPTION
Corruption! I mean not to be dramatic (maybe just a tiny bit), but I believe a five-year-old raised somewhere in Africa must have come across the word. Not that they would understand what it means. I do believe that most adults do not seriously understand what it is, but i am sure they must have heard of it. This article will NOT define what corruption is, if you are reading this expecting that this article will provide you with the definition of corruption then, DO NOT continue reading it. It’s intended purpose is to explore very simply, the politics in the fight against corruption. Maybe, also let readers decide whether…
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POWER WOMEN 232 INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE TO SIERRA LEONE
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