Sierra Leone · West Africa

Healthcare
where it's needed most.

The Slum and Rural Health Initiative works to improve access to healthcare information and services for vulnerable communities across Sierra Leone — through advocacy, research, and technology.

2021
Operating since April
05
Priority health focus areas
182nd
Sierra Leone's HDI rank, out of 191
Why Sierra Leone

A nation facing urgent, intersecting
public health crises.

Sierra Leone faces significant challenges in youth substance use disorders, child and adolescent mental health, and maternal health. Many young people turn to harmful substances as a coping mechanism, while mental health services remain scarce.

Economic instability and limited healthcare resources exacerbate these problems — underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive support and intervention strategies that reach the communities most in need.

Our Focus

We focus on five priority issues
that shape lives across Sierra Leone.

01
Substance &
Drug Disorder
02
Child & Youth
Mental Health
03
Infectious
Diseases
04
Girls & Women
Empowerment
05
Maternal &
Reproductive Health
About Us

Who we are.

The Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN-Sierra Leone) is a nonprofit organization that commenced operations in April 2021.

Our mission is to improve access to healthcare information and services for vulnerable and underserved communities in Sierra Leone — utilizing advocacy, research, and technology to drive change where it's needed most.

What we do →
Project Spotlight

A brief look at the life-impacting
projects we've implemented across Sierra Leone.

01 — Featured initiative

#STOPKUSH
Project

The #STOPKUSH Project addresses the alarming rise of substance use disorder, particularly involving Kush — a dangerous narcotic prevalent in Freetown. The issue has severely impacted youth, leading to health complications, social disintegration, and increased crime.

Through school education programs, community workshops, interactive sessions, and outreach initiatives, SRHIN empowers young people with knowledge and skills to resist substance use. The project fosters community support networks to ensure ongoing dialogue and resources for those affected.

By combining education with community engagement, the #STOPKUSH Project is creating a safer, healthier environment for the youth of Freetown — breaking the cycle of addiction and fostering resilience.

Our Team

The people behind
the mission.

MM
Mohamed Marah
Country Coordinator
FM
Foday Marah
Research Officer
AK
Alhassan Kebe
Financial Secretary
EB
Esther Blessings
General Secretary
SA
Sarah
Assistant Secretary
AV
Ahmed Vandy
Public Relations Officer
SM
Sahr Mansa Musa
Adviser
KT
Kenneth Tucker
Team Member