By Alinah O. Kallon
Media Matters for Women (MMW) has commenced a new phase of training under the Digitruck Salone Project, reaching 84 girls and 20 women entrepreneurs across Bombali and Kenema Districts.
This new cohort represents a continued commitment to closing the digital divide and expanding meaningful access to technology for women and girls in underserved communities. Through hands-on sessions delivered via the innovative Digitruck mobile learning platform, participants are gaining foundational digital literacy skills, online safety knowledge, and practical tools to support education, entrepreneurship, and income generation.
For the 20 women entrepreneurs enrolled in the program, the training provides opportunities to strengthen their businesses through digital tools for communication, marketing, financial management, and access to online markets. For the girls, the experience builds confidence, leadership, and exposure to future pathways in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
The project continues to grow. Media Matters for Women is expecting the arrival of a second Digitruck in early March, which will enable expansion of training to the Western Area Rural District, where an additional cohort of women and girls will begin their digital journey.
The Digitruck Salone Project is implemented in partnership with Close the Gap (Kenya) and Africell (Sierra Leone), with continued funding support from the Internet Society Foundation. Together, these partners are working to ensure that women and girls in remote communities across Sierra Leone are not excluded from the opportunities of the digital age.
At the heart of the initiative is a simple but powerful belief: the internet is for everyone. By bringing connectivity, skills, and confidence directly into communities, Media Matters for Women is advancing digital equity and empowering women and girls to participate fully in today’s connected world.
