🚀 Meet Salton Massally, Sierra Leone’s fintech star. Creator of Careers.sl and Mikashboks, his tech journey from a helicopter prototype at 9 to revolutionizing payments during Ebola is inspiring. 🌍✨ un.org/africarenewal/… #Fintech #Innovation #Africa

Started my morning with Times Higher Education facilitating a “Ranking Masterclass” with heads of universities in 🇸🇱, TEC and Ministry of Technical and Higher Education. The session focused on developing comprehensive data collection frameworks to improve performance tracking & enhance national & global positioning

Following the China-Africa UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 High-Level Dialogue on Cooperation in Education and Cultural Heritage Protection, I met with Wang Qing王擎 today, to explore further opportunities to enhance the Sierra Leone-China friendship and cooperation in education.

Blue symbolizes unity, trust, wisdom & vision—qualities that define strong leadership. From the highest office, we stand together, committed to serving 🇸🇱 & building a brighter future. We reflect the calm and resilience that blue embodies, taking bold steps forward, one at a time

It’s thrilling to see Austin Demby receive new fleets including 23 vehicles, 16 ambulances and 78 motorcycles from The Global Fund World Bank & World Health Organization (WHO). These donations will hugely boost emergency prevention, preparedness & response as well as improve health service delivery.

Over the past few months, Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, with the support of UNDP in Sierra Leone, has upskilled young people from the informal sector in Freetown & Kenema. This initiative, aligned with President Julius Maada Bio’s HCD agenda, culminated in certification for these youth over the last two days.

Leading by example

Calling all young women with STEM backgrounds. We are excited to offer a unique training opportunity in Solar Energy, in partnership with SEND SierraLeone & Green Solar Africa for 200 young women. Closing : September 20,2024 Click for more details - docs.google.com/document/d/1Fv…

Honored to stand with these empowered, trailblazing women serving as Ministers of Education across the continent and Stefania Giannini, ADG for Education UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳. Together, we are transforming education, driving change, shaping the future and redefining what’s possible.

Nearly 20 years ago, I met Valerie Amos - the first Black woman in the UK Cabinet. Her achievement inspired my journey. Now, serving as 🇸🇱’s first female Minister of Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, we reconnect - both dedicated to transforming education & other social sectors. #fullcirclemoment

Another heartbreaking loss. Sincere condolences to the families involved.

One of Sierra Leone’s top Cosmetic Makeovers, Mary Yei Yongai has been endorsed as the new Guinness World Records Title Holder for the Most Cosmetic Makeover in 24 hours. This was communicated earlier today by the Records Management Team of the Guinness World Records. The Team

Looking forward to sharing insights from #SierraLeone, learning from other countries and further expanding my network.

Calling Salone #HealthTech innovators! Scale your innovation with UNDP Rwanda & Timbuktu Africa's #HealthTech Startup Accelerator in Rwanda. Mentorship, funding & cutting-edge workspace await! Apply now : go.undp.org/o3L Fredrick Ampiah Chernor Bah MoH Austin Demby

Had an excellent conversation with 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio. I acknowledged the government’s continued dedication to fostering sustained and inclusive growth and reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone's economic stabilization efforts.

Looking forward to an inspiring panel discussion ahead. Thank you to Mastercard for creating this platform that would allow me to share my #SierraLeone experiences, connect with others brilliant minds driving parity in #education across the continent and expand my network.

Join us tomorrow at 11 AM EST for Powering Parity. We will be live streaming discussions on successful policies and programs across Africa, improving young women's access to education and outcomes. See the full expert panel here: unga.events.mastercardfdn.org #PoweringParity #UNGA79

Mastercard Foundation Gender equity & representation are important elements in developing education innovation. Bringing technical hands on training, including 'soft skills' to the fore is also key—Haja Ramatulai Wurie, PhD (Mrs Kamara)🇸🇱 Minister of Technical & Higher Education Sierra Leone #UNGA79 #PoweringParity Mastercard Foundation

Really inspired by this session so far. Especially Haja Ramatulai Wurie, PhD (Mrs Kamara)🇸🇱 Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone 'We need to use innovative approaches to ensure equitable access to education." Huge pressure on universities, technical training can offer careers too.

Came looking for further inspiration and found it in abundance. Thanks Mastercard Foundation for your unwavering support of education & for providing a space for honest discussions on #PoweringGenderParity across the continent. Thank you President Julius Maada Bio for championing gender parity in 🇸🇱