Finding Family in Sierra Leone: Abu and Massah’s Story
Siblings Abu and Massah, orphaned as children, reunite with their aunt after ten years, thanks to Kidsave’s efforts in Sierra Leone, bringing hope and family bonds.
An Exciting Summer in Sierra Leone
Kidsave’s Sierra Leone team reunited 58 children with their families this summer, while also empowering communities through training and economic support.
Reunification Kits in Sierra Leone: $250 Being Reunited with Family: Priceless
$250. Here in the US, $250 won’t get you very far. It will get you a few tanks of gas, sure. A dinner at a fancy restaurant. A single pair of nice shoes, perhaps. In the US, $250 isn’t life-changing money, but for an orphan in Sierra Leone, it is.
Kidsave Reunites Families in Sierra Leone
Since 2010, Kidsave has worked tirelessly to move children out of orphanages in Sierra Leone and into loving families. Millions of children have been separated from their families in Sierra Leone due to civil conflict, the 2015 Ebola outbreak, and other ongoing internal struggles that the country faces.
September is Kinship Care Month!
What is Kinship Care? The term kinship care refers to when a child is in the care of a relative, extended family member, or in some instances, even close family friends or fellow tribal members.
Creating Connections for Orphans in Sierra Leone
It’s a staggering statistic; the continent of Africa has the highest population of orphans in the world, with over 15 million orphans living in the Sub-Saharan region alone.
Kidsave Sierra Leone
Since 2010, Kidsave has worked in Sierra Leone, getting more than 1,100 kids out of orphanages and into vetted families -- nearly always with kin.
Feeding Hungry Families in Sierra Leone During COVID-19
... In response, Kidsave sent funds to buy food staples (rice, sugar and salt) and school supplies, and to pay for the modest school fees so the children could stay in school.
