13/08/2026
Last week, we brought together journalists and bloggers for a training on Mobile Journalism (MoJo), strengthening their capacity to use storytelling as a powerful tool for Social and Behaviour Change under the in Sierra Leone Project in Kailahun District.
Funded by European Union in Sierra Leone through partnership with UNICEF Sierra Leone UN Women UNDP in Sierra Leone and UNFPA Sierra Leone, the training equipped participants with practical skills to produce compelling, accurate, ethical and people-centred stories that can challenge harmful social norms, amplify community voices and inspire positive change.
The training strengthened participants' capacity in mobile photography, videography, audio production, interviewing, storytelling, video editing, social media journalism and fact-checking, while placing strong emphasis on safeguarding, informed consent, confidentiality and the “Do No Harm” principle.
Participants also explored how journalism and SBCC can contribute to preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG), school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), harmful traditional practices, while promoting positive parenting, community accountability and positive social norms.
Through hands-on exercises, participants used smartphones, microphones and other mobile journalism tools to produce photographs, interviews and short multimedia stories. They also practised editing content using mobile applications and explored how to adapt stories for community radio and digital platforms, including social media.
We look forward to seeing these journalists and bloggers use their new skills to amplify voices, challenge harmful norms, promote positive behaviour change and inspire action across communities. Together, we can use the power of storytelling to contribute to safer, more informed and inclusive communities.
