Mary Morgan

Inquisitive galivantier with a long-term Africa entanglement. Now UK-based for the first time in a long time! Views my own.

[Penny Dale @ngweedale]

Three years ago my friend @AlexDuvalsmith died, way too soon. She was funny, generous and clever - and an exceptional and compassionate journalist. To honour her legacy, the Alex Duval Smith Memorial Fund has been established to help other female journalists.

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

@bbcmaSL is making a radio show about girls' creativity and innovation in Sierra Leone🇸🇱 and we're looking for female inventors. Any suggestions?

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

I used to be so embarrassed talking about periods... but if we don't talk about them, then countless women and girls suffer - when #periodpoverty holds them back. We've been taking to girls in Sierra Leone about how they're affected and what they need. #MenstrualHygieneDay2021

[BBC Media Action SL @bbcmaSL]

It’s #MenstrualHygieneDay so we’re talking to girls in Sierra Leone about their access to period products - and how this affects their lives. Listen here to the latest episode of Wae Gyal Pikin Tinap: https://t.co/HTYdwmdzWH @FCDOGEC

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Actually, this is a better link if you just want to watch the session on @bbcmediaaction's COVID work in Sierra Leone and Ethiopia: https://t.co/ryjxKZDtqE

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

It was fun to take part in @germsjourney global news desk event today - discussing @bbcmediaaction's approach to communications around COVID with @JunaidMian_M. We're on from about 4:20, but there's loads of other great speakers, too! https://t.co/olh9SmXXst

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Just stumbled across this - an episode of BBC's Crossing Continents telling the stories of three failed migrants from Sierra Leone. It's heartbreaking - and, whilst it's rare to hear these voices, their experiences are all too common: https://t.co/FSsbWNOVB5

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

To mark #IWD2021 we wrote a blog about our girls radio project in Sierra Leone, which is giving a voice to marginalised girls. "Being on the show was like being part of the new era already unfolding," says one 19-year-old co-host. https://t.co/G1bJu4uGXF

[BBC Media Action SL @bbcmaSL]

Looking for a new challenge for the new year? We’re recruiting journalism mentors to join our growing team – more info here: https://t.co/7uStPoctHG. We’re also seeking a consultant – individual or organisation – to conduct content analysis: https://t.co/L8RZSiwgP9.

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Another "who wants to join my team?" post - recruiting for (local) journalism mentors for @bbcmaSL: https://t.co/jdCuxnOiVf

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

@OSIWA1 Hi there, we're trying to reach your Sierra Leone office for a possible interview with @bbcmaSL. Can you share a contact? We're producing an episode of our girls' empowerment show on inclusion and diversity - and know this is something you support!

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

#SaloneTwitter - It seems to me the 117 #Covid_19 helpline has just become a service for rich people to book their (expensive) pre-flight tests... There should be two separate services: one to book tests if you’re asymptomatic, the other for genuine emergencies. Anyone agree?

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

I just paid for something that cost $99.99 and it cost me £91.46. What's going on? Has COVID hit the UK economy harder than the US one? Or is it Brexit?

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

@merlin64896400 It wasn’t me! I also saw that article - but it seems there is another Mary Morgan journo out there...

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Happy 60th birthday to Focus on Africa, the mother ship - the BBC's first dedicated radio news programme for Africa (and where I started out). What a wonderful family and history to be part of. https://t.co/7uwd8qi32h

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Anyone fancy going on @BBCR1? It's the BBC's youth-focussed, pop music station in the UK. They're looking to speak to people all around the world about coronavirus where you are - one from each country. Here's how to apply: https://t.co/vWzDGoVB3S

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

@stillSHErises Not a lot - or various different things at different times - which is why it infuriates me so much. Is it an awareness campaign? A public lecture? A training session? Or none of the above... EXPLAIN WHAT YOU MEAN IN EVERYDAY LANGUAGE is what I always tell people who use it!

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

I couldn't agree more! As an editor, I strike the word "sensitisation" out of every script that comes my way... Pet bugbear!

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Who wants to join my team? Great opportunity to join @bbcmaSL as a radio production assistant - working on our malaria / health project. Full details here: https://t.co/fDtsgZRcyX

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

Did I mention how great my team are? @victorsiaka_vsk @kabba_mariatu @bbcmaSL

[BBC Media Action @bbcmediaaction]

NEW BLOG: How coronavirus changed media training in Sierra Leone - for good. Hear from our Journalism mentors Mariatu Kabba and Victor Kamara: https://t.co/Acz48jTJ7Z

#COVID19 #Mediaforgood #Journalism #Healthcommunication

[Mary Morgan @Mary_Morgan_]

So proud of my brilliant colleagues @victorsiaka_vsk, @kabba_mariatu and the @bbcmaSL mentoring team: https://t.co/wWdgz13uJg