Being
Sierra Leonean shouldn't stop us from getting big girl jobs
"We provide practical skills, placement training, feminist mentorships and more. Tools that most women can get almost anywhere in the world, which makes them job ready. In Sierra Leone, we've never had that , especially not for underserved communities, and most especially, not for women!"
— Mariama Wurie, Founder
Big Girl Voices
“BGJ gave me more than mentorship—it gave me someone who saw my potential and helped me believe in it too. With that support, I found opportunities I never thought were possible and began building a future of my own. I am now walking into rooms as the first in my family to pursue this kind of path.”
— Hickmatu Leigh, Digital Lead at BBC Media Action, and Founder of A.W.A.T.S (African Women and Their Stories)
“Through BGJ, I gained the guidance, confidence and professional connections I needed when I was searching for work. My mentor helped prepare me for the job market and recommended me to Innovation SL, where I grew from a trainee into a permanent staff member and now manage the Incubation Portfolio. This opportunity changed my life—and my family’s future.”
— Maimuna Bah, Portfolio Manager, Innovation SL
Big Girl Programs
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Next BIG Chapter
Program
Rebuilding from a tough place? Our TVET-to-employment programme provides practical, in-demand skills, supportive mentorship and links to employers—helping you build your dream career or grow a successful business and achieve lasting financial independence.
Big Sister, Big Job
Program
Our flagship mentorship programme, this work connects first-generation women graduates to the people, knowledge and opportunities the system usually withholds. You will be paired with a big sister in your field, receive free courses in ICT, CV and CL writing, and access to high-level industry/sector events. You will shadow your mentor for a week, and so much more. At the end of a this 2-year program, mentees will secure their first Big Girl Job, whilst holding cutting edge industry knowledge, skills and entry-level experiences.
Mu Studio + The Sister Honey Pot
Scheduled to launch in October 2027, Mu Studio is our digital storefront where mentees within the entrepreneurial track can market their products and access international markets. A portion of all profits fuels The Sister Honey Pot — our emergency and hardship fund ensuring no woman is left behind when crisis hits.
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