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The Challenge With Journalism In Sierra Leone


Ethical, independent and politically neutral journalism has a long way to go in Sierra Leone.  More »

Beyond Limits: How Travel Pushes Your Personal Boundaries

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If you don’t push yourself into new and uncomfortable experiences, it’s unlikely you’ll ever discover how adaptable you really are.  More »

God Abroad: Defending Your Spirituality To The Locals

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Allison Cross, journalist in Sierra Leone, faces the scrutiny of being agnostic in a traditionally religious culture.  More »

Fight Or Flight? Handling Sexual Harassment In Sierra Leone

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Journalist Allison Cross ponders how to deal with aggressive men in a culture steeped in inequality between the sexes.  More »

Meet Allison Cross: Journalist For Human Rights In Sierra Leone

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BNT launches a new column from Allison Cross, a Canadian journalist in Sierra Leone for 7 months.   More »

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