Alpha Kargbo
Alpha Kargbo was first visited in October 2016 by two orthopedic surgeons from the German-based organization Ortopaedie-für-die-Dritte Welt (O-D-W). They hoped to be able to save his badly infected right leg. Alpha, age 8 […]
Moribah Tommy
Moribah Tommy, a crippled, hard-working blacksmith, was one of the many disabled persons who were on the waiting list for a mobility cart. In 2018 and early 2019, Africa Surgery had distributed 60
Update From Tom
I have been back for more than three months now after spending over one year directing our programs in Sierra Leone. Schools were opening when I left and, thanks to the help of many
Aminata Koroma
After two years of study, Aminata Koroma, age 27, received her Certificate of Merit in Tailoring and Dressmaking from our own Skill Training in Tailoring Program. Last October Aminata accepted a one-month job from a
Skill Training: Tailoring Program
There are no large retail chains in Sierra Leone. Everyone must choose between buying used clothing donated by foreign charities and sold in the local markets, or having their clothes made
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