People
The Young Lecturer leading the Blueprint in Sierra Leone
In Makeni, Shebora Samba Kamara moves between the classroom, the radio studio and a growing political movement with the same steady focus.
· 2 min read
Freetown · The Cotton Tree
The people, places and moments of Sierra Leone.
For generations the Cotton Tree stood at the heart of Freetown — a meeting place, a landmark and a symbol of freedom. SLRiseHub Media documents the country it watched over: its people, stories, places, ideas and moments.
Emilia Kamara-Jengo: A Sierra Leonean advocate championing women’s rights, peace and good governance
From her education in Makeni to leadership roles in civil society and women’s football, Emilia Kamara-Jengo has built a career spanning several institutions working to strengthen women’s rights, democratic participation and public life in Sierra Leone.
· 7 min read
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