Imagine being in labour, needing medical attention and knowing it would be at least 20 hours before an ambulance would arrive to give you the medical attention you need.
In Sierra Leone, birth is a dangerous passage. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum complications put the mother and baby in serious jeopardy.
From pregnancy related causes every day
Could be avoided with access to basic health facilities
Before they live to see their fifth birthday
Women deserve a birth story that doesn’t end in tragedy. To safely go into labour, in peace, knowing they will soon meet their little one.
Since our beginning in 2011, we’ve seen massive reduction in maternal and infant mortality in the communities we work in.
From pregnancy related causes every day
In infant and maternal mortality since 2011
In improved education for children within our scholarship program
Imagine being in labour, needing medical attention and knowing it would be at least 20 hours before an ambulance would arrive to give you the medical attention you need.
Training medical personnel, supplying vaccinations, and providing access to medical supplies and medication.
Programs
Building birthing clinics and schools with connecting roadways to the communities.
Training teachers to provide quality education. We also offer scholarships and sponsorships for children within each community.
ProgramsIt’s never been easier to make a difference
Discover how we are making a difference in Sierra Leone. Learn about our latest initiatives, success stories, and more.
“Shoot me. There is no greater glory than to die for love” Love in the time of Cholera.
Read more >Download our annual report to learn how we continue to grow and expand our impact in Sierra Leone.
