Is the global media too negative about Africa?
Posted in Location on 24. May, 2013
Watch this video to find out whether the global media is too negative about Africa.
It’s Time to Invest in Sierra Leone
Posted in Location on 24. May, 2013
Watch this video on investing in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone’s Emerging Media
Posted in Programs on 20. Feb, 2013
The Republic of Sierra Leone is a constitutional republic. The president is directly elected and the country has one single house. It is a predominantly Muslim country with many ethnic groups and religions existing side by side. The special feature of this country in the west of Africa is that it is extremely religiously tolerant, [...]
Things to do in Sierra Leone
Posted in Location on 07. Feb, 2013
Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, which featured in Lonely Planet’s Top Ten countries to visit in 2009. Although Sierra Leone was subjected to civil war in the past and severe brutality, it has now emerged as one of the newest tourist locations of the world. Sierra Leone is known for its dense [...]
History of Broadcasting
Posted in Communications on 29. Jan, 2013
Broadcasting, whether through audio, visual, or both, is a medium that has been used to reach millions of people. While the purposes of broadcasting have been private, commercial, emergency, or popular entertainment, it has been around for hundreds of years. The oldest type of broadcasting was telephone, where users could listen to opera and [...]
Things to know before traveling to Sierra Leone
Posted in Location on 25. Jan, 2013
Located in West Africa, Sierra Leone is small republic with a population of about 6 million. The country has Guinea and Liberia towards the northern side and the Atlantic Ocean to the South and Southwest. Formerly a British Colony, this nation has witnessed prolonged civil strife in the past few decades. What to Expect in [...]
Self-taught African Teen Wows M.I.T.
Posted in Communications on 24. Jan, 2013
Check out this inspiring video of a Self-taught African Teen Wows M.I.T.
Celebration of Sierra Leone’s 50th Year of Independence
Posted in Events, News Archives on 02. Jul, 2012
WeOwnTV Launches New Krio Language Channel and Online Classroom in Celebration of Sierra Leone’s 50th Year of Independence April 27th marked Sierra Leone’s 50th anniversary of independence, and WeOwnTV is continuing the celebration with the launch of Le Wi Lan Krio, a series of short, upbeat Krio language lessons featured on WeOwnTV.org. San Francisco, CA [...]
Hope to Children Affected by Civil War in Sierra Leone
Posted in News Archives, Programs on 02. Jul, 2012
Salesian Center Launches New Child Hotline Offers Hope to Children Affected by Civil War in Sierra Leone Don Bosco Fambul—a Salesian-run center that helps street children—has launched Child Hotline 166, a 24-hour helpline for children in need that connects them to variety of life-changing programs. Don Bosco Fambul is a member of the Child Helpline [...]