All donations directly support the health and wellbeing of more than 1000 people in 17 remote and disadvantaged communities in Sierra Leone, by enabling access to basic national healthcare services.
The people of Yiben are some of the most isolated and disadvantaged in one of the poorest countries in the world. Optimism, community spirit and hard work is bringing them rewards.
Having successfully built a school in 2012, the village decided to bring national health services to themselves and build a clinic. Again the whole community participated.
Education is highly valued and the community are very proud of the ongoing development of their school. Modern Healthcare is also a priority and they need our support.
When Gympie girl, Amy Coates volunteered her nursing and midwifery skills in Sierra Leone in 2009, she instigated a lasting connection between two diverse communities.
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Some of the most treatable diseases – malaria, diarrhoea and respiratory infections are the most common causes of illness and death in Sierra Leone. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under 5 are the most vulnerable. If you would like to support a registered, tax-deductible project run by dedicated volunteers and sponsors, and know that every dollar […]
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Chief Bangalie and his wife Serah, were the power behind the community’s efforts to bring their national health services to themselves. Speaking at the opening celebrations for the Health Clinic, Serah voiced their frustrated efforts to be included in national programs, even in bednet distribution and parasite control, because of their isolation. She spoke of […]
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