By Banker White | Executive Director
Today is the Day: #GivingTuesday
Thank you so much for your continued support of the filmmakers at the WeOwnTV, Freetown Media Center. Because of your support they have proven the value of quality indigenous media production during the ebola outbreak. During the Ebola outbreak the team created a lifesaving series of PSA’s about the disease. Michael Khargbo, head of Sierra Leones national television station (SLBC) called their educational films, “by far the most effective material he has seen.”
Now the team is creating documentary media to tell the story of the outbreak from a local perspective as well as keeping the world engaged in the post Ebola reality of West Africa. Your donation will help build a healthy culture of independent media by providing a safe space and access to professional equipment to a broad network of hardworking West African journalists and filmmakers.
TODAY, #GivingTuesday, we are helping them build a brighter future. Our goal this #GivingTuesday is to raise enough funds to outfit their new center. Funds will go towards two new editing suites, a new 5k Honda generator with proper line conditioners and connecting them to newly available high-speed Internet.
We have raised over $20,000 of our $35,000 goal. Our project has also been selected by Global Giving to receive 100% matching up to $1000 per donor!!! Help us close the gap TODAY and make their dream for the new media center a reality.
All donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE and we are now set up to receive STOCK DONATIONS. For stock donations please contact Emily emily@weowntv.org.
Please help spread the word. We put together a selection of Facebook posts and tweets for you to share HERE.
A message from the WeOwnTV, Freetown Media Center manager, Arthur Pratt. Watch here: https://vimeo.com/147422609
Thank you for your time and compassion.
With Gratitude,
Banker, Anna, Arthur, Barmmy & The entire WeOwnTV Family
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