I joined Mothers of Sierra Leone because I am passionate about addressing maternal health inequities globally. I value using stories in research to provide personal insights that extend beyond statistics. I am leading a paper on perceptions of paternal involvement among mothers, fathers, and healthcare workers. In the past, I have made films on immunization and exclusive breastfeeding recommendations.I hope to make meaningful connections with women in Sierra Leone and expand my skills within global health research and intervention.

I have a passion for exploring the dynamic relationship between population health and media. Mothers of Sierra Leone utilizes storytelling through documentary film to amplify women's and healthcare professionals' voices. I am so proud to be on a team with such hard working individuals that contributes to improving health perceptions. I worked on two films: Dr. Solomon Samura Profile & Nutrition Film. I want our work to educate women about the maternal healthcare resources and encourage individuals to enter healthcare professions. 

I joined MOSL because I care about mothers, all around the world and in Sierra Leone. I believe health education is capable of transforming a community. Currently I am making a teaching module based on the case of Magbenteh Community Hospital. I am also in the Film Efficacy Quantitative Research. Global insights, research experience and knowledge of a new culture. Hopefully, long lasting impact on a community that needed it.

I became a member of Mothers of Sierra Leone (MOSL) due to my deep dedication to addressing the disparities in maternal and child health, particularly among Black and Hispanic women in the United States. As an aspiring clinician, I believe it's crucial to understand and work towards improving health outcomes on a global scale. MOSL's mission to illuminate healthcare challenges faced by rural women in Sierra Leone and to empower them with autonomy in health decisions resonates strongly with me. Joining MOSL allows me to contribute to efforts aimed at empowering women and overcoming systemic barriers to healthcare access. My involvement reflects my commitment to promoting health equity and making a meaningful impact on the lives of marginalized communities, both locally and globally. I'm specifically interested in post natal care, specifically women who are mothers and want to explore how women adapt being In an environment with limited resources and access to professional clinics. Additionally, navigating pregnancy conditions such as preeclampsia and how to establish reliable ways to diagnose the condition. I hope to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from maternal and child health

I joined Mothers of Sierra Leone because of my interest in maternal and women's health and the uniqueness of the project. This project makes extraordinary impact on the people of Makeni and greater Sierra Leone and I am proud to be part of this team.  I'm making a film about the Dream Girls program at Aberdeen Women's Center. I am currently working on the qualitative paper "Perceptions of family planning among mothers and fathers". I hope to save lives in Sierra Leone through educational impact.

Mothers Of Sierra Leone is such a unique project! I love that our project gives us the ability to make an impact by highlighting and amplifying Sierra Leonean voices through filmmaking. I’m researching the impact of paternal involvement by coding our focus group data and reviewing literature so that we can write a paper with our findings. I’m also making a film about confidence building in maternal health clinics in Sierra Leone. I hope to become a better storyteller and express my creativity through this project. I’m excited to build relationships with our partners in Sierra Leone and learn from the women we interview!

I joined MOSL because of my passion for maternal and child health in West Africa. Growing up in Nigeria, I saw firsthand the challenges in this field, and being part of the team allows me to be directly involved in improving maternal and child health in the region. I currently serve as a co-mentor on the project, providing guidance and support to my team members.  I hope to develop video editing and videography skills and gain the ability to independently create short films that will be used as tools for improving maternal and child health.

I joined MOSL because I am passionate about global health disparities, and want to understand why the gap continues to widen in healthcare. I am currently involved in drafting the manuscript for our paper on healthcare workers in rural and urban areas of Sierra Leone, creation of a teaching module film on preeclampsia, and communicating with our partners in Sierra Leone to collect survey and focus group data. At the end of the project, I hope to finish the preeclampsia film, publish the paper on healthcare workers, and finish training the women in Sierra Leone in filmmaking. I'm excited to meet our partners in Sierra Leone and work alongside them to help lower maternal mortality rates and increase healthcare access.

I joined Mothers of Sierra Leone (MOSL) because I am passionate about the transformative impact of public and global health, particularly in addressing health inequities. Through this project, I am eager to gain invaluable knowledge and hands-on experience that will deepen my understanding of health disparities and equip me to help address these issues more effectively. Currently, I am working on a teaching module film focused on family planning and child spacing, as well as assisting with a manuscript on Maternal Mental Health in Sierra Leone. Additionally, I am involved in coding our Nutrition Film and contributing to survey and focus group data collection. By the end of this project, my goals are to complete the Child Spacing and Family Planning Film, publish the Maternal Mental Health paper, and help facilitate training sessions in Sierra Leone. Through these efforts, I hope to empower women to create their own films as a means of education and advocacy. 

I joined MOSL because I love how the project truly impacts women and their families in Sierra Leone. I have a passion for maternal and child health and was inspired by the ability of MOSL to make a difference. I am currently helping to write our research paper Community Perceptions on Paternal Involvement in Rural Sierra Leone. In addition, I am coding qualitative data for our Nutrition film, and I'm responsible for writing focus group questions and keeping track of the incoming responses from our research partners in Sierra Leone. As we begin creating teaching module films, I will be creating a film about preconception health.  I hope to gain research experience with qualitative and quantitative data throughout the project. However, I anticipate traveling abroad and conducting fieldwork is going to be the most rewarding part of this project. 

I joined the Impact Fellowship program because it offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in someone’s life. During my high school years in Kenya, I worked to address period poverty and reduce the stigma surrounding it in my community. Learning about the purpose and goals of MOSL, I felt it aligned closely with my desire to support and empower women through collaborative efforts. I am currently working with Ellen Murray and Julia Killar on a research paper titled Community Perceptions of Paternal Involvement in Rural Settings of Bombali District, Sierra Leone. Additionally, I am planning to work on a Teaching Module Film focused on Antenatal Care Government Program: A Free Program for Clinical Care for Women and Children up to Six Months, as well as coding focus groups. I hope to deepen my understanding of the complex social and cultural factors that shape maternal and child health outcomes. Most importantly, I hope to see the positive impact of our work within the community over time.

I joined MOSL to create impact and pursue change for the communities in Sierra Leone concerning their healthcare for mothers and medical workers. Through MOSL, I also want to broaden my worldview, approaching this experience with a humble mindset ready to learn. I am specifically interested in the film pieces of this project, as we will be documenting the true stories and experiences of healthcare workers and mothers in Sierra Leone. I will be working on Nutritional Coding as a small group project to document the responses of mothers and fathers in reaction to our films. I will also be creating a film surrounding vaccinations, malaria, and maternal health. I am also currently helping to write a research paper documenting the experiences of healthcare workers in rural and urban Sierra Leone. Finally, I will be conducting interviews to gain data to help our research. Through these activities I hope to bring impact to this project and the health challenges within Sierra Leone. I am excited to see the changes in the communities through our  work and research.