Sierra Leone’s biggest Nonprofit humanitarian organization, the Sick Pikin Project continues to make strides in saving lives as they are set to send four kids to India to undergo lifesaving surgeries.
The Sick Pikin Project, a beacon of hope for vulnerable children in Sierra Leone, continues to overcome significant challenges to provide life-saving medical care.
Despite facing financial difficulties in recent years, which have slowed the rate at which children are sent overseas for surgeries, the project remains committed to its mission.
Thanks to the support of dedicated donors—including the Bank of Sierra Leone, the Jalloh family (with special mention to the Consul of the Netherlands in Sierra Leone), Commissioner Patricia Ndanema, Sister Vicki Middleton, and an anonymous donor—the project is taking a bold step forward.
These contributions have made it possible for four children to receive the critical medical attention they need. Notably, one of the donations came from funds raised in memory of the late Isata Jalloh, for which the project is deeply grateful.
Many of these children have been waiting for years, their names added to the project’s waiting list as far back as three years ago.
Today, the Sick Pikin Project is proud to announce that it will send three of its listed children to India for much-needed surgeries.
The children and their conditions are as follows:
- Caleb Julian Sewah suffers from Plexiform Neurofibromatosis with significant intracranial extension, a rare variant of neurofibroma, a benign tumor affecting the peripheral nerves.
- Isatu Isha Kamara, a six-year-old girl, is battling both Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), which are among the most common congenital heart defects. These conditions affect the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively.
- Mabinty Paulina Bangura, aged 14, has Chronic Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), a disorder affecting adolescents where the growth plate is damaged, causing the femoral head to slip out of place in relation to the femur.
Additionally, the project has assisted a child named Umu, primarily facilitating her journey and providing limited financial support, as her family managed to raise the majority of the necessary funds independently.
Due to limited resources, two of the children will travel with their mothers, while the other two will be under the care of these mothers during their journey and treatment in India.
The Sick Pikin Project is unable to raise additional funds for their accompanying parents. The children will depart from Freetown to New Delhi, India, where their surgeries will take place in various hospitals.
The project extends its heartfelt gratitude to God, the benevolent donors, well-wishers, and tireless volunteers who have made this possible.
An Ongoing Appeal for Help
While this success is worth celebrating, the Sick Pikin Project continues to face a growing number of urgent cases.
As of September 10th, 2024, there are 56 more children with life-threatening conditions waiting for funding to receive the surgeries they desperately need.
Every day, more families approach the project’s offices in desperation, seeking hope for their children’s futures.
The Sick Pikin Project appeals for continued support from donors.
Even a small monthly contribution can help save a child’s life and provide them with another chance to grow, play, and thrive.
For more information or to make a donation, please contact the Sick Pikin Project at:
- +23276 722736
- +23276 793010
- +23288 230000
Together, we can give these children the gift of life.
