The Brima family lives in the Wellington Community in Sierra Leone in a house serving dual purposes: dwelling and educational (school). From left to right is Rebecca, Augusta, Pateince, and in front from left to right is Jeffrey and James.  They express their gratitude to Develop Africa for the mosquito nets.

Altogether, the Brima family constitutes of twelve extended relatives dwelling in a single flat. The father is day laborer and the mother has passed away. Only three of the twelve in this family are working, and
they are the main providers of the home, and have a total income of less than $400 a month. This is not enough to meet the family needs. Some members of the family want to engage in small scale business to help meet the family needs, but they simply do not have the capital. Supporting the Brima family will help change their condition.

Thanks David for your support!

Memunatu attends primary school in the Wellington Community in Sierra Leone and she is in fourth grade. This promising girl enjoys reading and singing and wants to be a nurse when she grows up.

She lives with her parents in a two bedroom block house with no running water but with electricity. Her father is a mason and the main provider of the home. His monthly income of $60 is not enough to cover the family needs.

Memunatu does light errands to raise money for her lunch. During school breaks Memunatu helps her three sisters sell vegetables to help keep their home.

Kathleen, Lee, Cathy and Ramesh, thank you for your support of a year of vitamin supplements for Memunatu.  This will give a new meaning to her life.

Isatu lives in a two bedroom house which has no running water or electricity. She lives with her aunt, three sisters, two cousins, and an elderly woman. Isatu wants to go to school but her aunt cannot afford to pay for all the children to go. The aunt feeds the family by selling charcoal, which helps provide at least one meal a day for the family members.

As you can see from the photo, Isatu appears malnourished but thanks to your donations, she will have a supply of multivitamins for the next year! She is now on the road to a balanced diet.  Isatu says, “I sleep on a mat on the bare floor but, it’s okay because at least I don’t get wet when it rains … I have a roof over my head.”

Thank you Charlene, Marc, Bill and Tom for your support!

Abdul lives with his mother, two sisters and a brother  in a two bedroom house.  The house does not have running water or electricity.  Abdul is attending the UMC primary school in Wellington and is in the fifth grade. This promising boy wants to be a banker when he grows up.  Abdul sleeps on a floor mat with his brother in the parlor of their home.

Abdul’s father is unemployed and his mother is a seamstress.  His mother is the main provider and her monthly income of $50 is not enough to take care of the family’s needs.  This situation results in skipped meals.  Sometimes there is only one meal a day.

Thank you, Kevin, for providing these vitamins to Abdul. It keeps him healthy, even in times of difficulty!

Mabinty lives with her mother, three brothers and three sisters in a two bedroom house with no running water, but with electricity in Wellington. Her mother is the main provider of the home, and works as a trader. She only makes $60 a month and cannot completely care for her family’s expenses.

Thank you for your generous donation of a mosquito net, Digvijay. Mabinty’s new net ensures a safer sleep, and keeps her safe from malaria!

Saja Abu was born physically challenged with his feet partially twisted. Despite of his condition, Saja attends school at the United Methodist Church Primary School in Wellington; he is currently in the sixth grade. Saja lives with his father, mother, brother and sister in a single bedroom zinc house with no running water or electricity. Saja likes playing football and hopes to be a banker when he grows up.

His father trades and is the main provider of the home. He only makes $60 a month, and cannot provide adequately for the family. His mother is a housewife and is unable to find work.

In spite of his troubles, your donation gives Saja the nutrition he needs. Thank you, Yosi, for your generosity!

Isata lives with her mother, father, two brothers and two sisters in a single bedroom zinc house with no running water, and no electricity. Her father is a mason and the main provider of the home with a monthly income of $60–unfortunately not enough to cover the family’s needs. Her mother does not work, and cares for the family.

Isata is a fifth grader at Ahmadiyya Primary School in Wellington.  She does light errands for people in her neighborhood to raise money for lunch everyday.  She works very hard! When she grows up, Isata would like to be a caterer.

Thank you, Barbara, for donating a 3 month supply of vitamin supplements. These vitamins give Isata an extra boost to go through each and every day!

Baby Rose was born during a difficult period for her family. While working 200 miles away from home, her father had an accident and broke his foot. At this organization, he earned $150 a month–not enough to cover his family’s needs, but definitely more than they make now.

After the incident, Rose’s father had to leave his job. The family now relies on support from friends and relatives for their sustenance.

Barbara, your generous donation of a mosquito net allows Baby Rose to stay safe at night. It will keep mosquitoes and malaria away. Thank you so much!

Benedict lives with his parents, his sister, and two dependent relatives in a two bedroom house in Freetown, Sierra Leone. His house receives electricity, but does not have access to running water. The father is the main provider of the family. He earns a monthly income of $150, which is not nearly enough to cover their family needs.

Currently, Benedict’s father is not working due to an accident he had seven months ago. His mother is a housewife and is not skilled enough to be employed.

Benedict attends church frequently with his family. He enjoys playing the drums after church and one day hopes to be a gospel musician. Richard, thank you for your donation! The gift of a mosquito net can save a life!

Hudson lives with his grandmother, mother and brother in a zinc house in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The house has running water, but no electricity. Hudson uses a locally-made kerosene lamp to study at night, and he sleeps on the bare floor using just a mat. Hudson likes to play football and wants to become a banker when he grows up.

Hudson’s father died when he was just a year old. His uncle also has passed away. Hudson’s mother is a student, and also the family’s main provider. She earns $50 a month from a small business, and spends it supporting and providing for her children. Unfortunately, it is not enough to cover their basic needs.

Thank you for your donation Jack! Hudson was very happy to receive the donated vitamins which will protect his health and build his strength so he can participate in sports and succeed at school!