Sierra Leone Herald Blog

01/10/2025

Personal Growth Isn’t a Destination—It’s the Journey That Drives You Forward

Just like a well-tuned engine, personal growth doesn’t happen overnight. It takes consistent care, the right fuel (mindset!), and regular check-ins to stay on course.

Here are 3 simple but powerful habits to keep your growth engine running smoothly:

Embrace the Detours:
Mistakes, setbacks, and unexpected turns aren’t failures—they’re feedback. Every great driver learns more from a skid than from smooth pavement.

Upgrade Your Inner GPS
Your thoughts shape your path. Replace “I can’t” with “I’m learning.” Swap comparison for self-compassion. A positive mindset is your most reliable navigation system.

Keep Moving—Even in Low Gear
Progress doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s quiet: reading 10 pages a day, saying “no” to protect your energy, or showing up when you don’t feel like it. Small steps still move you forward.

Remember: You don’t need to be perfect to grow—you just need to be willing.

Your turn: What’s one small win you’ve had this week? Celebrate it in the comments! 👇

06/07/2025

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08/02/2025

27/01/2025

Manchester City completes the transfer of 18 year old Sierra Leonean CB, Juma Bah.

He has also been loaned to RC De Lens for the remainder of the season.

17/01/2025

Registration for the FREE Computer and Vocational training programs closes today! Hurry up and submit your form before 5:00 pm today. Late submission will not be accepted.

10/01/2025

Makeni - January 10, 2025 - LEAD Sierra Leone held a meeting with five link teachers to plan for the forthcoming inter-school debate championship, which is set to hold on January 24, 2025, in Makeni to commemorate International Day of Education.

In his address, the Managing Director of LEAD Sierra Leone, Mr. Musa Kondeh, said the debate competition aims to foster critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership skills. He added that the debate seeks to promote healthy intellectual competition among pupils in Makeni.

Alhaji Mohamed Bangura, a teacher at St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School, stressed the importance of public speaking and noted that they (the teachers) will work hand in glove with LEAD Sierra Leone to make the competition a success.

29/12/2024

Jimmy Carter, who was a former president of the United States of America, has died at age 100.

He was the 39th president of America.
He ruled for one term from 1977 to 1981.
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29/12/2024

10 Years Since Ebola Outbreak: Pate-Bana Marank Narrates its Ordeal

Approximately 10 years ago, Sierra Leone was hit by a devastating outbreak that claimed over 3,000 lives, disrupted societies in ways no one ever imagined and left many families bearing the brunt. The Ebola outbreak tested the resilience of both ordinary Sierra Leoneans and health workers, who found...

28/12/2024

Countdown begins!

4 days more to commence registration for LEAD Sierra Leone's free computer literacy and vocational training programs.

Join us in January 2025!

27/12/2024

Abdulai Barrie poises to transform student leadership at UniMak

For a promise is only as good as its maker. Abdulai Barrie, the current Best Orator at the University of Makeni, is set to change the dynamics of students' leadership as the chairperson candidate of the Students' Resurgence Movement with a dutifully firm desire to offer fresh perspectives.

Building his popularity on the mantra of being a supportive personality, as well as implementing developmental-driven initiatives, Barrie's political career is ennobled by a plethora of academic, social and infrastructural achievements, especially during his tenure as the president of the Political Science and International Relations (PoSIR) Department.

Highlighting his six-month successes as president of his department, Barrie led PoSIR to glory in both the Students’ Representative Council Interdepartmental debate and football competitions, where he emerged as Best Orator, as well as was Best Player of the tournament, and eventually clinched the top-scorer award.

Additionally, Barrie's achievements are visible and not limited to constructing a PoSIR garden and organising a memorable dinner ceremony that attracted influential personalities and generated funds for the department.

Beyond his department, Abdulai Barrie has impacted the lives of many students at the University of Makeni in diverse capacities as former Coordinator of the UniMak Study Aid and former Deputy PRO of the UniMak Muslim Jamaat to name but a few.

As a sustainable development advocate, one of Barrie’s goals is to transform the ‘donor-driven’ status of the SRC to a ‘self-reliant’ governing body.

With effective advocacy and good oratory skills, Barrie remains determined to give students a better representation and help the administration to create a conducive learning atmosphere.

Students’ Resurgence Movement
Media Unit

27/12/2024

This year has, indeed, been transformative for LEAD Sierra Leone - marked by groundbreaking initiatives, impactful partnerships, and significant milestones. Our annual (2024) report reflects the organization's dutifully firm desire to empower young people, ensure the safety of communities and drive sustainable development across the country.

Here are excerpts from our 2024 report:

• Engaged over 1,300 students through the Teach For Climate Project to educate community stakeholders on climate change and freshwater restoration.

• Reached over 1,000 community members through the "Black Saturday Against Kush Campaign".

• Trained 37 university students on effective health and sanitation practices.

• Conducted a cleaning exercise and health campaign at Makeni Government Hospital

• Supported similar initiative at Rokupa Hospital in Freetown by donating SLL 250 to Youths in Action for Climate Change.