Sierra LEONE MEDIA Educators

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.

Thank You All

05/08/2025

A PLEAD TO ALL HUMAN RIGHTS FIGHTERS IN SIERRA LEONE

From Sierra Leone Media Educators

To all Human Rights Defenders, Advocates, Activists, and Champions of Justice,

We, the Sierra Leone Media Educators, extend our sincere gratitude to each of you who stand daily in defense of dignity, truth, and justice for the people of this nation.

But today, we write not only in gratitude, we write with urgency and deep concern.

Our women and girls are still under threat.
They face abuse, exploitation, forced marriages, sexual violence, and systemic neglect in their homes, schools, and communities. In rural areas, the cries of the vulnerable too often go unheard.

We plead with you do not grow weary. We know the path you walk is difficult. We know the resistance is fierce. But your voice may be the only shield protecting the voiceless.

We ask you to:
• Raise your voice louder for the girl who is denied education.
• Stand taller for the woman whose silence hides years of pain.
• Push harder for justice systems that protect and do not punish.
• Collaborate deeper with organizations like ours to bring education, awareness, and hope to every corner of Sierra Leone.

We are not powerless, together we are the power.
Let us join hands to dismantle the culture of abuse, to expose impunity, and to build a Sierra Leone where human rights are not just words on paper, but realities lived by all.

To every human rights fighter, we say: Your fight is our fight.
And we pledge to use our media platforms, our voices, and our actions to amplify the cause until every woman and girl is safe, free, and empowered.

In solidarity,
Sierra Leone Media Educators
Port Loko District, Sierra Leone
Email:slemesalone.org
www.slemesaone.org

26/07/2025

A Call to Join Forces for the Eradication of Drug Trafficking and Addiction in Sierra Leone

Issued by: Sierra Leone Media Educators (SLeME)
Date: July 25, 2025

Fellow Sierra Leoneans, stakeholders, civil society actors, media practitioners, traditional leaders, policymakers, youth groups, educators, and all concerned citizens,

The Sierra Leone Media Educators (SLeME) issues this urgent call to action: it is time for us to unite, rise, and confront the alarming rise of drug trafficking and addiction in our beloved nation.

Drug abuse particularly the spread of Kush, Tramadol, cannabis, and other harmful substances is destroying our youth, tearing apart families, crippling communities, and undermining our national development. Even more worrying is the growing web of drug trafficking networks exploiting our porous borders, limited enforcement capacities, and vulnerable populations.

This crisis is not just a law enforcement problem, it is a public health emergency, a social justice issue, and a moral challenge that demands our collective effort.

SLeME’s Commitment

As media educators and advocates for social change, SLeME pledges to:
• Amplify awareness through targeted media campaigns, especially in vulnerable and underserved communities;
• Educate the public, especially young people, about the dangers of drug abuse;
• Partner with government agencies, civil society, and local leaders to promote sustainable prevention strategies;
• Support media practitioners to report responsibly and ethically on drug-related issues.

We Call On:

1. The Government of Sierra Leone
Strengthen policies, increase investment in rehabilitation and prevention, and ensure strict enforcement against traffickers and enablers.

2. Traditional and Religious Leaders
Use your influence to discourage drug abuse and trafficking in your communities.

3. Teachers and Educators
Incorporate drug prevention education in school curricula and mentor at-risk youth.

4. Parents and Guardians
Engage, guide, and support your children with love, discipline, and vigilance.

5. Civil Society and NGOs
Collaborate, share resources, and expand community-based rehabilitation and counseling services.

6. The Media Community
Do responsibly report on drug issues, amplify positive stories of recovery, and expose the root causes of trafficking and abuse.

7. The Youth of Sierra Leone
To say NO to drugs. Protect your future. Become agents of change.

Conclusion

This fight is not one that a single organization or institution can win alone. We must stand together as one voice, one nation against this menace.

Let history remember that we, the people of Sierra Leone, chose hope over despair, action over apathy, and life over destruction.

Together, we can and must end drug trafficking and addiction.

Join us. Partner with us. Speak out. Act now.

Issued by:
Sierra Leone Media Educators (SLME)
For advocacy, partnership, and inquiries:
Contact us at: 1 Queen Arena Street Port Loko City
WhatsApp: +23273903042
Email: [email protected]
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24/04/2025

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21/03/2025

Fantastic job, Leone Stars. Your hard work and teamwork led to a well-deserved victory against Guinea Bissau. Coach Mohamed Kallon, your leadership and guidance have been instrumental in this success. Congratulations to you coach KALLON and entire LEONE STARS TEAM MEMBERS.

26/02/2025

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15/02/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Ramatulaye Neneh Conteh, Kadingums Kamara, Samuel Conteh

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

08/02/2025

Don’t fail to be part the discussion on March 8 2025 at 10am Sierra Leone time.

07/02/2025

In 2023, the founders and owners of ALUMARI VENTURES LIMITED established the ALUMARI Pre-Primary School in Port Loko City. For the first year the company provides free school bags, exercise book, pens, pencils, a set of uniform, Medical assistance, Breakfast and lunch for children attending the school (ALUMARI). For this 2024-2025 academic year the company with it partners is providing free lunch for the kids five days a week.
Be part of the movement to improve education for vulnerable children in Sierra Leone.

04/02/2025

Country men let us start asking ourselves what we have done for our country not what our country has done for us.