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Overcoming one of the world’s highest
maternal and child death rates.
Sierra Leone: Our ground zero.

 

Before RHCI, laboring mothers walked 2-6
hours to receive medical care. Babies born
in route often didn’t survive.

 

1 in 8 Sierra Leonean children don’t see their 5th birthday.

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Celebrate Mothers

We are once again joining hands to support the invaluable work dedicated to the world’s most cherished individuals – mothers! This is your chance to pay tribute to your mother, or a remarkable woman in your life, by empowering another mother in Sierra Leone.

To honor your mother or a special woman in your life, we will send a Mother’s Day card recognizing your gift.

Honor a Mother Today!

About Our Programs

President of Sierra Leone Pays a Visit to RHCI

Our Latest Impact Report
Download 2022-2023 Impact Report

In Sierra Leone families face one of the world’s highest maternal and child death rates. Here is what RHCI is doing in Tikonko Chiefdom.

Rural Health Redevelopment

We provide training, supplies, medications, equipment, and transportation to improve health care quality and access.

Maternity Waiting Home

With local residents, RHCI operates two Maternity Waiting Homes for mothers to receive skilled antenatal and postnatal care.

Children’s Health Program

We provide treatment for malaria & other infections, improved immunization access, malnutrition intervention, and emergency care.

Sustainable Food & Agriculture

We grow nutritious food for the Maternity Waiting Home and provide farming education to women staying at Mbao-mi Mothers’ Home.

“Before RHCI, pregnant women were suffering. Since the arrival of RHCI, women are now giving birth safely." ~Community Health Worker trained by RHCI

Latest News

From Care to Empowerment: A Nutritionist’s Journey Nurturing Health in Tikonko

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Meet Umu Shour, the dedicated nutritionist at Rural Health Care Initiative (RHCI) in Tikonko Chiefdom. Since joining in 2020, Umu's days are a testament to the transformative impact RHCI is…
RHCI Board of directors with founder Alice Karpeh at the Taste of Africa

2023 Year in Review

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Staff in Tikonko Staff in Gondama                 Written by Dr. Carol Nelson-RHCI's Volunteer Medical Director and Board Member The year 2023 was a…

Taste of Africa 2023

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Music and dance reverberated from the banquet room in Brooklyn Park where RHCI held its major fundraising event of the year, Taste of Africa, on October 22, 2023.   Special…