Our Impact

Community Demographics: Yarawadu and Kulor-Saradu Chiefdom

The Health Is Wealth Foundation of Sierra Leone is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Yarawadu, the largest village in the Kulor-Saradu Chiefdom. Understanding the demographics of this region helps us tailor our initiatives to meet the specific needs of the community.

Total Population of Kulor-Saradu Chiefdom: 12,373

  • Male: 5,220

  • Female: 6,350

  • Children: 803

With the help of the paramount chief Musa Koroma our projects in Yarawadu focus on addressing the healthcare, educational, and infrastructural needs of this diverse and vibrant population. By understanding the demographic breakdown, we can better serve the unique requirements of each group within the community, ensuring that our efforts lead to meaningful and lasting improvements.

Understanding The Challenges

  • 443

    Mothers die for every 100,000 live births in Sierra Leone
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  • 314.3

    New cases of malaria for every 1,000 people at risk

    Source

  • 24%

    Chance of dying from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or lung disease between the ages of 30 and 70

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  • 0.7

    Doctors for every 10,000 people

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Our Multifaceted Approach

Since its inception, the Health Is Wealth Foundation of Sierra Leone has been working diligently to address these critical issues through targeted initiatives in healthcare, education, and transportation.

Medical Clinic

The foundation plans on building a fully operational medical clinic in Yaradu, which will provide comprehensive health screenings, treatment for common ailments, and specialized care.

What we hope to achieve:

  • Provide healthcare access to over 5,000 residents annually.

  • Reduce the infectious disease rates by 50% within five years through enhanced prevention, treatment

  • Conduct 1,000 comprehensive health screenings annually to detect and treat chronic conditions early.

Medical Training

To ensure sustainable healthcare improvements, the foundation plans to establish training for local healthcare professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to serve their community effectively.

What we hope to achieve:

  • Train 10-20 local healthcare professionals annually, enhancing their skills and knowledge.

  • Establish a community health worker program to educate residents on disease prevention and health maintenance.

Transportation

Improved Transportation Access: Rural areas often lack proper roads, and available vehicles are usually old and unreliable.The foundation is working to improve transportation infrastructure, ensuring reliable access to healthcare, education, and other essential services.

What we hope to achieve:

  • Reduce travel time to essential services by 50% through the improvement of road conditions.

  • Operate 5 new vehicles for community transportation, ensuring reliable access to healthcare and education.

  • Facilitate 2,000 trips annually, connecting residents to essential health services and economic opportunities.

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