A growing library of guides, audio, video, and links to help diaspora members and supporters connect with Mende language, heritage, and culture.
Whether you're just beginning to learn a few words or deepening your understanding of ancestral traditions, these materials are here to support your journey. Resources are freely accessible to all members of the collective.
Everyday vocabulary organized by theme — family, greetings, food, and nature.
Open resourceNative speaker recordings for correct pronunciation of common words and phrases.
Open resourcePractical phrases for greetings, introductions, and daily conversation.
Open resourceTranscribed elder testimonies preserving family lineages and ancestral stories.
Open resourceDocumentary footage of traditional ceremonies, naming customs, and communal gatherings.
Open resourceA curated collection of proverbs with translations and cultural context.
Open resourceHow to register your kit ID and identify shared family branches within the network.
Open resourcePractical guidance for visiting Sierra Leone — customs, contacts, and town visits.
Open resourceA walkthrough for new members to navigate the collective and get involved.
Open resourceOverview of the Mende language, its structure, and linguistic history.
Visit siteExternal archives and historical records on the Mende people and Sierra Leone.
Visit siteTools and databases to support diaspora members in tracing lineage.
Open resourceOur library grows through community contributions. If you have guides, recordings, or links that could help others, we'd love to include them.
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