Support The Salone Standard
Your support sustains our refreshed platform, enabling independent reporting and editorial illustration to thrive in our community.
Financial Foundation
The Salone Standard operates as an independent voice for Sierra Leonean advocacy. We rely on readers, diaspora members, and partners who value transparent storytelling. Your one-time or recurring contributions directly fund long-form reporting trips to remote provinces, professional illustrators who bring our data to life, and the rigorous fact-checking that underpins every story we publish. Together, we are building a sustainable foundation for independent public dialogue.
In-Kind Contributions
LEGAL EXPERTISE
Help us navigate media law, freedom of information requests, and organizational compliance in Sierra Leone.
DATA ANALYSIS
Support our investigative work by analyzing public data sets or building visualizations for complex stories.
TRANSLATION
Help us reach wider audiences by translating our reporting into Krio or other local languages.
DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
Contribute editorial illustrations or graphic design to make our stories more impactful and accessible.
LOCAL REPORTING
Offer local knowledge, source connection, or field assistance for reporting trips across the provinces.
OFFICE RESOURCES
Provide equipment, workspace, or other physical resources to support our independent operations.
Become a Partner
We collaborate with forward-thinking organizations, foundations, and media outlets to amplify mission-driven storytelling. Whether through co-publishing investigative series, funding thematic deep-dives, or hosting impact-led events, our partnerships are built on mutual transparency and a shared commitment to a just Sierra Leone.