Voices from the Movement
Voices, insights, and updates from citizens across Sierra Leone. In-depth analysis, stories of change, and lessons from the movements.
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Citizens' Voices: The Sierra Leone We Want (Krio audio)
As Sierra Leone clocks 65 years, citizens share their visions for Sierra Leone.
Voices from the Barray: A Woman's Leadership Starts at Home
Insai Di Barray, Mabinty reflects on the quiet but powerful role women play in shaping families, communities, and society.
Voices from the Barray: Women's Leadership & Representation
Alfred advocates for increased women's representation in political leadership when we went 'Insai di Barray' in February 2026 to discuss the proposed 2025 Constitution Amendment Bill.
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FeaturedFrom Inclusion to Exclusion: The Economic Costs of Sierra Leone’s New ID Requirement
Sierra Leone's costly National ID risks excluding citizens from banking and mobile services, threatening financial inclusion and economic progress.
FeaturedVoices from the Barray: Make National IDs Free & Accessible (Krio audio)
We go 'Insai di Barray' again to listen to citizens share their experiences with accessing a National ID.
FeaturedCitizens' Voices: Perspectives on New Judicial Rules for Drug Crimes
In this video blog, citizens give their perspectives on the Practice Direction issued by the Chief Justice of Sierra Leone for drug crime cases. They are demanding justice that punishes the real culprits, not just those caught in addiction.
FeaturedSierra Leone’s National Drug Crisis: Why Harm Reduction Must Be Part of the Solution
Sierra Leone’s growing drug crisis threatens our youth, communities, and national stability. A harm reduction approach that pairs law enforcement with prevention and treatment would restore hope, health, and dignity across the nation.
Voices from the Barray: Changing Mindsets on Drugs (Krio audio)
In this video insight 'Insai di Barray' on Drugs, a young participant encourages her peers to support youth drug users toward real change by helping to change mindsets.
FeaturedCitizens' Voices: The National ID Dilemma
In this video blog, citizens from urban and rural areas in Sierra Leone describe struggles with the new National ID policies and call for free IDs.