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Treasure Our Chests: When Art Becomes Advocacy and Healing
At the heart of creative expression lies the potential not only to delight the senses, but to spark awareness, facilitate healing and drive social change. October is internationally recognised as Breast cancer Awareness Month and Kompin Artists, in collaboration with the Orange Foundation Sierra Leone, transformed their ‘Treasure Our Chests art exhibition’ into a powerful platform for education and support. Held at the Orange Foundation’s venue in Hill Station, Freetown, the exhibition enlisted colour, texture and story to elevate the conversation about breast cancer in Sierra Leone. Why Breast Cancer? October’s alignment with global breast-cancer awareness made the timing ideal for committing the exhibition to a cause. For the Kompin…
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Therapeutic Laziness: Why Rest is the New Power Against Hustle Culture in 2025
September is often framed as the month of seriousness. In many places, it signals the return to routine! Children in uniform, offices brimming with renewed intensity, and a cultural expectation to shake off the languor of summer. In some African cities, September means traffic grows thicker, schools resume their bustling cadence, and social calendars speed up. For professionals in the diaspora, it is the sprint to year-end deliverables; for those shuttling between two or more homes, the reminder of competing obligations across continents and cultures. But in September 2025, the narrative has shifted. A quiet, intentional rebellion is taking place. Across Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, London, Toronto, and Atlanta, people are…
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Faith Arnolda Ethel Coker: Leading With Heart, Healing With Courage, Inspiring Change
In Sierra Leone, a beautiful nation still bearing the scars of war, environmental disasters and socio-economic challenges, there rises a young leader with a vision more powerful than circumstances. Faith Arnolda Ethel Coker is not just a name; but a rising leader with the unshakable belief that even small acts of courage can create ripple effects of transformation. At just a young age, Faith has become a light bearer in spaces shrouded by silence. Her work in mental health advocacy and youth empowerment transcends projects and awards. It is the story of a girl who grew up watching pain go unnamed, who turned her scars into tools of leadership, and…
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Plantmamasl’s Garden Therapy: A Digital Detox Teens Love
On the 29th July 2025, something special bloomed in the heart of Sierra Leone. Plantmamasl, a homegrown wellness and nature-based initiative, hosted the very first Unplug and Sprout. A one-of-a-kind garden-themed retreat for pre/teens. The idea was simple but powerful: step away from screens, step into nature, and grow from the inside out. It is no secret that our world is dominated by screens, this event gave teens the rare chance to reconnect with themselves, each other, and the world around them. But it was not just about fun. This was a bold response to a growing mental health crisis linked to too much screen time. Why We Need to…
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Dr. Adaeze Oreh’s Visit to Sierra Leone: Championing Women’s Health and Public Health Innovation in Africa
It was the kind of Freetown morning that slows your heartbeat, surprisingly clear skies stretching endlessly over the Atlantic, and a breeze that whispered of new beginnings. On July 25th, 2025, at the New Brookfield Hotel, a quietly historic moment unfolded. Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, launched the Uterine Health Fund (UHF). The first financing mechanism of its kind in Africa, created to directly confront the uterine health issues affecting millions of women across the continent. But for those who truly listened, the day carried a deeper message: African women’s health can no longer be a footnote. It must be the headline. And seated among the change-makers,…
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THE WOMAN’S PLACE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES IN FREETOWN: ADVANCING WOMEN’S AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH IN SIERRA LEONE
On the radiant morning of July 11th, 2025, the TWPF Hospital Complex at Murray Town, Freetown, buzzed with anticipation and hope. The turnout was nothing short of remarkable: health professionals, government dignitaries, community leaders, students, mothers, and fathers gathered, united by a single vision: to witness the official launch of The Woman’s Place Foundation (TWPF). This was the formalization of a movement; one that has quietly, intentionally, and persistently shaped adolescent and women’s health across Sierra Leone for years. The Heartbeat: Dr. Frances Ramatu Wurie’s Story Dr. Frances Wurie, obstetrician/gynecologist, founder, and convener of TWPF, took the stage with humility and pride. Her journey began in 2016, shaped by experiences…
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Radiant Skin Revelations: An Open Dialogue with Jacqueline Adu Amoako
In this intriguing interview, we meet Jacqueline Adu Amoako, a versatile student from the University of Ghana. Our focus today is her journey towards achieving flawless skin. Jacqueline is not only a digital creator and entrepreneur but also plays a crucial role in improving customer experiences for SMEs at Goo Technologies Inc. Additionally, she runs a freelance graphic design business and indulges in hobbies like writing, watching YouTube videos, and experimenting with recipes for her food page, Spoon Drills. Join us as we uncover the secrets to her radiant skin and get to know this dynamic individual better. Jacqueline: Thank you for having me. I’m excited to share my experiences…
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DO NOT MISS THE SICK PIKIN PROJECT INTERNATIONAL CHARITY CONCERT – Friday 12th May 2023
For more information please call, 076722736 or 076793010. Be assured that your support will save lives. Spread the News ! Sick Pikin Charity, is dedicated to providing medical care and support to children in need. They are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a charity event this Friday 12 May 2023. As an ardent supporter of children and families in Sierra Leone, Sick Pikin Charity believes in community participation and involvement in solving the issues that matter to all of us, thereby working towards fufilling a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being. The Ariana Diaries Team would be so grateful if you can grace the…
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ARTHRITIS IS CURABLE WITH PINEAPPLE PEEL !
Now there are two types of arthritis, namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis . In Nigeria both types are used to describe various aches and pains in the muscle and joints as well as for on & off pains generally felt in the body. The symptoms for both types tend to come and go. Nowadays its becoming fairly common in the Genz population, it’s not an old age issue anymore. This is due to the consumption of processed and artificial foods and drinks. The symptoms begins with pain and stiffness in joints within the body, initially the pain comes and goes. Usually, it worsens when one wakes up in the morning,…
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VAGINA DIARIES: Shhh! Don’t Say It Out Aloud
Vagina, my vagina, your vagina and our vaginas deserve the well-earned respect they have embodied for eons of years, pre-dating many centuries, cultures, taboos and myths. Lamentably, they can be termed the most misunderstood organ in the body, like their counterpart (the penis); normalized with derogatory under-tones, painfully ugly terminology, this or that, often called out in hushed tones. These behaviours almost depicting how offensive these body parts are seen by some societies, people and their idea of religion. Scratch that, the above narrative, a few decades ago in some other cultures will be held as a contrary view- perhaps in these spaces – our sexual and reproductive organs…
