Who We Are
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Sierra Cares Foundation, based in Makeni, Sierra Leone, has been operating for the past 10 years through the efforts of volunteer Ibrahim Bangura, assisting women and children vulnerable to poverty, human trafficking, and lack of food and housing. The foundation became a registered U.S. nonprofit in September 2020 and continues to sponsor children for school, support orphaned children with no other sources of help, and assist vulnerable women in gaining education and employment to live independently. We believe that prevention, not reaction, is key to transforming communities and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Why Makeni
We believe all women and children have the power to embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world.
Challenges
Working toward sustainable living for women and children vulnerable to poverty, disease, and lack of education, many Sierra Leonean women and children seek jobs in countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, hoping to find steady work and send money home. Unfortunately, many are deceived and enslaved in horrific working conditions, becoming victims of labor and sex trafficking. Most never make it back. Those who do often face rejection from their families and communities due to the abuse they endured, visible injuries, deformities, or pregnancies. Sierra Cares Foundation aims to educate communities to prevent more women from being trafficked to the Middle East, and to protect children from being forced into labor, child marriage, or prostitution.
Solutions
Sierra Care Foundation serves to provide:
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Emergency safe shelter for vulnerable women and orphaned children who have no other options,
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Sponsorships to help children in the Makeni School access education, and
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Education in literacy, basic hygiene, job training, and financial independence to help individuals live successfully on their own. This includes a microloan program to support families in getting back on their feet.
100% of your donations on this site will go toward rental assistance for a year, education and food for orphaned children in our schools, and staff stipends to continue providing the programs we offer. These programs help children in our schools, women who have been trafficked, child brides, and child soldiers receive an education in a safe environment.
