80 Female Journalists Complete Digital Media Skills Training
By Kadiatu Sankoh
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), with support from BBC Media Action and the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, on Friday, 24 July 2026, graduated 80 female journalists from across the country after they successfully completed a Digital Media Literacy Training Programme under the theme, “Amplifying Voices for Social Transformation.”
The programme, funded by the European Union, was implemented by SLAJ in partnership with Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL), which sponsored 10 of its members to participate. The training, conducted at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Sierra Leone Campus, equipped participants with practical skills in fact-checking, digital storytelling, online safety, multimedia production, and ethical reporting to strengthen their capacity in today’s rapidly evolving digital media environment.
The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of the participants and highlighted the importance of empowering women journalists with digital skills to produce credible journalism, combat misinformation, reach wider audiences, and contribute meaningfully to social transformation.
Welcoming participants, the Vice-Chancellor of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Professor Miriam Conteh-Morgan, described the programme as a significant investment in the professional development of women journalists. She encouraged the graduates to apply the knowledge and practical skills acquired during the training to strengthen journalism within their respective media institutions and communities.
Speaking on behalf of Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL), Eastina Taylor Tucker commended the European Union, BBC Media Action, and partner organisations for investing in the digital capacity of women journalists. She urged the graduates to embrace fact-checking, digital verification tools, multimedia storytelling, and mentorship while producing stories that reflect the realities of ordinary citizens.
The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to continue improving their digital competencies, uphold ethical journalism, and use their skills to promote accountability, good governance, and national development.
The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting women journalists through continuous training, mentorship, and networking opportunities aimed at building a more inclusive, resilient, and digitally empowered media sector in Sierra Leone.