Broadcast in Krio by more than 20 local radio stations
Sierra Leone’s economy is recovering from the twin shocks of the Ebola crisis and a sharp decline in commodity prices. The crisis put enormous strain on the country’s health, social care and education systems as well as its energy and water supplies.
In the light of government plans to restore these essential services, ±«Óãtv Media Action created Wi Di Pipul (We The People) – a radio show that focuses on the country’s health, education and social care sector – reporting problems, as well as discussing and sharing solutions.
In one episode we investigated allegations that health professionals were charging for services that were meant to be for free. We also travelled to a remote village to see how a solar-powered fridge was improving the storage of vital vaccines.
The magazine programme – which features a drama and interactive audience discussion – is broadcast in Krio by more than 20 local radio stations across Sierra Leone. Films and infographics are uploaded on ±«Óãtv Media Action Sierra Leone’s , and pages to engage online audiences.
Wi Di Pipul is part of ‘Strengthening Accountability, Building Inclusion’ – a consortium led by the charity Christian Aid which encourages people in Sierra Leone to help improve the lives of their communities.
Project information
| Project name | ‘Strengthening Accountability, Building Inclusion’ |
| Funder | Christian Aid, back-funded by the UK government's |
| Dates | 2016-2017 |
| Themes | Governance |
| Outputs | Wi Di Pipul (We The People) |
| Broadcast partners | Star Radio, African Young Voices, Culture Radio, Voice of Peninsular, VOPAD, Eastern Radio Kenema, SLBC Kono, Radio Moa, Radio Mankneh, SLBC Makeni, Radio Kolenten, Radio Bintumani, Radio Bankasoka, Voice of Kunike, Radio Gbafth, Kiss FM, SLBC Bo, Voice of Women, Radio Bontico, MODCAR, Radio Wanjei. |
| Partners | Mango, Social Development Direct, Restless Development, Campaign for Good Governance, SEND Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Social Aid Volunteer, RADA-SL |
Our projects in Sierra Leone
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Empowering adolescent girls in Sierra Leone
There are 32,500 girls in Sierra Leone aged 13-17 who are not in school. Our project called Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient (EAGER) aims to aid in their transition to education, training or employment and inspire hope for their future. -
Protecting independent media for effective development
We are working with media support organisations and local partners to find out what works in supporting public interest media in Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and Bangladesh. -
Protecting pregnant women and children from malaria in Sierra Leone
Using insight from our response to the Ebola outbreak we're building awareness about malaria for those most at risk, using radio, TV, social media and community outreach. -
Using radio and television to inspire young people in Sierra Leone
Mi Stori (My Story) aims to inspire young people in Sierra Leone to be active, positive participants in their community through an interactive radio show and mini-documentaries championing positive role models.
