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Eric Kawa is an award-winning Multilingual journalist based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with a B.A in Mass Communication from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. He is part of the first CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Cohort sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation; with a Special Recognition Award from the CNN Academy. As a correspondent for Africanews and a contributor to Capital Radio Sierra Leone, China Global Television Network (CGTN), and The Voice of America (VOA), Kawa has established a reputation for incisive reporting. His experience includes working with various media outlets such as Star Radio/TV and serving as a fixer for BBC Africa and CGTN. He has also contributed to international news channels including BBC Afrique, Joy News, GH One TV, Starr FM, TV3 in Ghana, and WADR (French/English Service) in Senegal. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Kawa is the Business Development Representative for Afripods’ Broadcast to Podcast in Sierra Leone. He owns and produces ‘Weekly Splash’ and '120 Seconds Countdown with Eric,' both programs are youth focused and edu-taining. Eric is also a Voice Over Artist and a Blogger/Vlogger and Event Host/Moderator. Recognized for his influence and contributions, Kawa has been named one of Sierra Leone’s ‘100 Most Influential Youths’ by Sierra Youth Magazine through the Ministry of Youth for 2018/19 and was honored by ‘Salone Times’ as one of the ‘10 Most Influential Sierra Leoneans’ in 2023.
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Decolonizing a Nonprofit and Becoming a Community
OneVillage Partners, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been working to address multidimensional poverty in Sierra Leone through community-led partnerships and projects. The organization, founded by Jeff Hall in 2005, has facilitated water and sanitation projects, healthcare clinic renovations, and gender equity programs, leading to significant improvements in community health and infrastructure. Following the police murder of George Floyd, the organization has been actively working to decolonize itself by shifting power and increasing local representation in its leadership and operations. OneVillage Partners plans to expand its presence across Sierra Leone and transition to a leadership structure led by Sierra Leoneans, with a commitment to learning from its journey towards more effective community-led values.
Plastic waste risks marine livelihoods in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone faces a significant plastic waste problem that affects marine life and the livelihoods of its fishing communities. The country, with a 402-kilometer coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, relies heavily on fishing, which provides 80% of its protein needs and employs around 500,000 people. Despite efforts by various stakeholders to manage waste and protect the environment, challenges such as lack of awareness, insufficient recycling, and lax enforcement of environmental laws persist. Environmental activists emphasize the need for better information and stricter adherence to international environmental agreements to mitigate the impact of plastic waste on the ocean and marine biodiversity.
Decolonizing a Nonprofit and Becoming a Community
OneVillage Partners, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been working to address multidimensional poverty in Sierra Leone through community-led partnerships and projects. The organization, founded by Jeff Hall in 2005, has facilitated water and sanitation projects, healthcare clinic renovations, and gender equity programs, leading to significant improvements in community health and infrastructure. Following the police murder of George Floyd, the organization has been actively working to decolonize itself by shifting power and increasing local representation in its leadership and operations. OneVillage Partners plans to expand its presence across Sierra Leone and transition to a leadership structure led by Sierra Leoneans, with a commitment to learning from its journey towards more effective community-led values.
Plastic waste risks marine livelihoods in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone faces a significant plastic waste problem that affects marine life and the livelihoods of its fishing communities. The country, with a 402-kilometer coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, relies heavily on fishing, which provides 80% of its protein needs and employs around 500,000 people. Despite efforts by various stakeholders to manage waste and protect the environment, challenges such as lack of awareness, insufficient recycling, and lax enforcement of environmental laws persist. Environmental activists emphasize the need for better information and stricter adherence to international environmental agreements to mitigate the impact of plastic waste on the ocean and marine biodiversity.
90% of Sierra Leone’s population depends on charcoal and firewood for cooking. Statistics from the Clean Cooking Alliance show that 2.4 billion people around the world depend on food cooked over polluting open fires or inefficient stoves.
Avec Sekouba Bambino, le grand star Guinéen.
Freetown protests harsh economic conditions
On July 4, a group of women in Freetown, Sierra Leone, protested against severe economic conditions, expressing their grievances through placards and chants. Dr Femi Claudius Cole, leader of the Unity Party, was arrested for allegedly inciting the protest. Dr Dennis Bright of the NGC Party was detained while offering moral support to Dr Cole at the CID.
VOA Radio: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone. Find out how Muslims and Christians co-exist peacefully.
VOA Radio: Electricity Shortages in Sierra Leone.
#CGTN #BlackHistoryMonth Sierra Leone remembers its Slave Trade History in Black History Month. Eric Kawa speaks with History Teacher, James J. Mboka of Bilingual High School.
The Tallest Statue in Africa. In this episode of #Ericstube, we take a tour around the African Renaissance Monument in Sénégal.
Eric Kawa in a Francophone Interview with Guy Quintin Ngeuma of Gabon.
TV3 Ghana engages Eric Kawa on the state of Coronavirus in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Prepares for COVID19 Source: Africanews
Sierra Leone declared a tourist destination
Sierra Leone has introduced a new visa on arrival policy to promote tourism and attract foreign investment. Citizens from the UK, US, EU, GCC, and Commonwealth countries will pay USD 80 upon arrival, while non-ECOWAS countries will pay USD 25. ECOWAS citizens and countries with visa-free agreements retain their access. The policy aims to make Sierra Leone's tourism assets viable and competitive, as the country has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals, despite a slight decrease from 2016 to 2017.
National Literary and Debate Association sets to host its first national debate champions
Sierra Leone President Launches Audit into Past Government
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has initiated a formal audit into the previous government's activities, led by three judges from Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Nigeria. The Commissions of Inquiry will examine governance, assets, and conduct a forensic audit for the period of 2007 to 2018, during ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma's tenure. The commission aims to investigate corruption and misappropriation of state assets by high-ranking officials. President Bio has pledged to combat corruption, even within his administration, and has empowered the Anti Corruption Commission accordingly. The main opposition party, APC, has criticized the inquiry as biased and refuses to participate without certain conditions met. The commission's findings will be reported to the president after the six-month investigation period. Public hearings are set to begin on February 4, 2019, at the Peace Museum in Freetown.
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