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Talking Drum Studio (TDS) has emerged as the legacy of Search for Common Ground (Search), a peacebuilding INGO that began operating in Sierra Leone in 2000. As a separate entity, we draw on our 20 years of experience to create a space for discussion of crucial social and political issues. Our innovative radio and television programs address a wide range of topics: governance, accountability, gender, land rights, the environment, education, health, and elections.
Our radio drama “Atunda Ayenda”, which means "lost and found," has become a household name in Sierra Leone. With more than 5,500 episodes, it remains, to this day, a robust platform that influences crucial decisions regarding the nation's peace efforts.
Why Talking Drum Studio?
In West Africa, the Talking Drum is known as the musical instrument that “speaks” to unite. Its steady sounds reach everyone and can guide parties in conflict towards reconciliation. In post-war Sierra Leone, these concepts gave birth to our vision and mission:
Our vision is to see a Sierra Leone where citizens’ diversity is a catalyst for a just and peaceful community.
Our mission is to inspire and connect people for a tolerant and inclusive society.
Episodes
Dec 23, 2013
Dec 23, 2013
28 min
Lion
Mountain <> Edition 119
As bye election in Constituency 001 in Kailahun District turns in SLPP
MP, Civil Society in Kenema District says the people in Constituency 15 are
enraged because until now; they are deprived of a Member of Parliament due to
election petition.
Dec 20, 2013
Dec 20, 2013
30 min
Lion
Mountain <> Edition 118
“Allocations to
Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Fiscal year
will be tied to performance”, says Keilfala Marah, minister of Finance and
Economic Development on the opening of the budget hearing in Port Loko.
Officials despondent that MDAs did not follow the reporting template prepared
to guide their presentations.
Dec 17, 2013
Dec 17, 2013
34 min
Lion Mountain <> Edition 117
The ministry of Finance and Economic Development held budget hearing for Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Fiscal year in Port Loko, Northern region of Sierra Leone.
Dec 17, 2013
Dec 17, 2013
31 min
Lion
Mountain <> Edition 116
Public Finance Management is of vital essence to civil society bodies
as Budget Advocacy Network BAN in particular held capacity building for members
to analyze government allocations to specific sectors. They also narrate
difficulties for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply with finance
guidelines when presenting their budget on previous budget hearings
Nov 25, 2013
Nov 25, 2013
32 min
Lion
Mountain <> Edition 115
Members of Parliament opine on how they use parliamentary recess to
familiarize with their respective constituents to be abreast with situation at
the constituency level.
Nov 5, 2013
Nov 5, 2013
23 min
Lion
Mountain <> Edition 114
As
the bulk of the development work as ascribed in the Local Government Act of
2004 is to be facilitated by Councilors, they have given updates on their
activities so far in their respective wards.
Oct 9, 2013
Oct 3, 2013
Oct 3, 2013
30 min
Lion Mountain <> Edition 113
After the people in the Freetown Municipality have blatantly refused to pay tax, Freetown City Council says the will enforce tax collection to ensure compliance.
Sep 20, 2013
Jul 29, 2013