Tag: Covid-19
Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Footballer
(Français ci-dessous) I am a 21-year-old footballer for the Black Hall Road Strikers Football Club in Freetown, Sierra Leone. I started pursuing my football career at a very young age when I ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Airport Marshall
I am a 42-year-old Airport Marshall at the Freetown International airport in Lungi. After dropping out of senior secondary school in 1995 due to financial challenges, I had to find a job. ...Breaking News: Sierra Leone lifts nationwide curfew temporarily
The National COVID-19 Emergency Response Center (NaCOVERC) in Sierra Leone has announced the lifting of the country’s 11:00 pm – 05:00 am curfew imposed to reduce the spread of the pandemic. According ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Seamstress
Some years ago, I worked as a hairdresser, a job that I started just after I dropped out of school during the Civil War. After a few years, I had to quit ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Carpenter
I’m a 61-year-old carpenter from Kono District. I started learning carpentry after my father passed away during the civil war. I perfected my skills when I moved to Freetown. Four years ago, ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Medical Officer
I manage a 150-bed facility for Tuberculosis and Leprosy patients. We are a team of 100 staff including doctors, nurses, lab technicians, scientists, cleaners, and volunteers. Our patients can stay here for ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Electricity Sales Agent
I am a 42-year-old electricity sales agent. I sell top-up electricity credit, and I earn a commission from the number of sales per day. They don’t pay me a salary. I make ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Restaurant Owner
When I opened my restaurant last year, it was to offer a casual dining experience. We had open mic nights and encouraged people to come in to eat. Then the pandemic hit. ...Meet Sierra Leone’s Essential Workers: The Sanitary Officer
I sanitize the compound to protect it. I also wipe the handles of the doors and other surfaces throughout the day. The spray prevents the spread of germs from one person to ...