Wetin Naw
Wetin Naw is a youth-focused and youth-led project that will deliver a new youth-focused and youth-led podcast series that addresses important issues that range from young people’s political participation and civic engagement to employment and skills, as well as health and wellbeing.
The project will use media to amplify the voices of young people, taking a new approach that is anchored in digital storytelling. Using a 10-part podcast series, Amplifying Young Voices will explore the issues and highlight the challenges facing young people, while also showcasing the resilience of the Sierra Leonean youths. Through stories, it will show young people are pushing boundaries in leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and arts, among others. The aim is to create a podcast that is rounded–it spotlights entrenched issues while exhibiting success stories that inspire.
Wetin Naw
The power of youth participation in Sierra Leone’s political and civic landscape
Episode 7 of Wetin Naw?, an Engage Salone podcast, delves into the power of youth participation in Sierra Leone’s political and civic landscape. Host Adama Morgan explores the challenges and opportunities young people face in governance and advocacy, featuring insightful conversations with young MPs, activists, and thought leaders. From political representation and policy influence to grassroots activism and media’s role in shaping youth engagement, this episode highlights the voices of those driving change. Tune in to hear how Sierra Leone’s youth are stepping up, demanding inclusion, and shaping the nation’s future.
