23/10/2025
A CALL FOR ONENESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST KUSH IN SIERRA LEONE.
By Sierra Leone Media Educators (SLeME)
The rapid rise in the abuse of kush has become one of the most alarming social and public health crises facing Sierra Leone today. Its devastating effects are destroying the lives of young people, tearing families apart, and threatening the very fabric of our communities.
As Sierra Leone Media Educators (SLeME), we believe that the fight against kush cannot be won by a single institution, individual, or government body. It requires oneness, collaboration, and collective responsibility from parents, teachers, traditional leaders, religious institutions, community-based organizations, the media, and the youth themselves.
We call on all Sierra Leoneans to rise above blame and division, and unite in purpose. Let us focus our energies on education, awareness, rehabilitation, and empowerment not punishment alone. The media must serve as a powerful tool for enlightenment, sharing real stories and information that will awaken the conscience of the nation and inspire action.
SLeME pledges its full commitment to use the power of communication and education to combat the spread of kush. We urge everyone to join hands because together, we can reclaim our youth, restore our communities, and rebuild a healthier Sierra Leone.
Together, we stand. Divided, we fall.
Let’s unite to end kush for the future of our nation.
From
SIERRA LEONE MEDIA EDUCATORS