MMW has been advocating for women and girls in Sierra Leone for over 10 years. Over this period we have impacted thousands of lives, through informational podcasts, connecting people to local services and guiding women and girls through the local legal or medical process.
After 10 years of distributing podcasts across rural areas of Sierra Leone, in 2022 we averaged more than 200,000 listens every month. Notably, we experienced 306,751 listens in November, which is a new record for MMW. This reach has been achieved through our network of local, trusted community champions spreading our podcasts throughout their local neighborhoods.
We average 40% male engagement. Men play a critical role in championing women and girls rights as they currently hold much of the power, by engaging them and helping them understand the importance of raising women’s voices and strengthening their rights, change will happen. Our podcasts has led to a change in men’s behavior towards their wives, sisters, friends and other women in their lives.
Through MMW’s innovative fish farm training course, using podcasts as the primary training material, 15 women have been empowered with skills on fish farm construction and management. Women now have the knowledge to construct natural fish ponds, pond management, harvesting and record keeping.
We have built robust partnerships with over 25 local organizations across Sierra Leone, increasing our efficiency when tackling issues. For example, when a woman comes to us after being raped, we immediately connect her with the local police support service, legal aid, medical aid and psychosocial support organizations. We advocate for her to receive the correct support and rely on our partners to provide her with the needed service.
