Help Bring Health Care to Rural Areas in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is one of the world’s poorest countries. The majority of people earn less than a dollar a day. There are few opportunities for employment or to start a small business as economic and social systems are not well developed. Health also is of primary concern; Access to health care is severely limited, especially in rural areas. Sierra Leone also has a high maternal mortality rate: one of every 50 births results in the mother’s death. HIV and AIDS have also begun to take a toll on the lives of many people in the country. There are nearly 48,000 people living with HIV and AIDS and 31,000 children have been orphaned by the disease.

Our partner, World Vision, has been working to reestablish health clinics and distribute medicine.