{"name":"Talking Drum Studio Salone","short_name":"Talking Drum Studio Salone","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"<p>Talking Drum Studio (TDS) has emerged as the legacy of <a href=\"https://www.sfcg.org/\"><strong>Search for Common Ground</strong></a> (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.</p>\n<p>Our radio drama “<strong><em>Atunda Ayenda”</em></strong>, which means \"lost and found,\" has become a household name in Sierra Leone. With <strong>more than 5,500 episodes</strong>, it remains, to this day, a robust platform that influences crucial decisions regarding the nation's peace efforts.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Why Talking Drum Studio?</strong></p>\n<p>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:</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Our vision</strong> is to see a Sierra Leone where citizens’ diversity is a catalyst for a just and peaceful community.</p>\n<p><br /><strong>Our mission</strong> is to inspire and connect people for a tolerant and inclusive society.</p>","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/600701/Logo_final_-_Talking_Drum_Studio_Sierra_Leone-01aqz2g_300x300.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}