The Healey International Relief Foundation

More than 60% of Sierra Leonians are in poverty, living on less than $1.25 a day. The healthcare system in Sierra Leone is ranked 183 out of 187 on the UNDP Human Development Index. Years of civil war, flooding disasters, and disease outbreak have made public health a consistent struggle. The Healey International Relief Foundation is a non-profit that seeks to empower the people of Sierra Leone.

The Healey Foundation’s work is comprised of three main components: local partnerships, community-based solutions, and sustainable results. Currently they are focusing on their work with healthcare networks, vulnerable children, and disaster relief. BBF has been working with The Healey Foundation since 2015 with our partnership focusing on their healthcare programs to send shipments of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to support their network of hospitals and clinics.

Healey currently supports four hospitals and ten clinics throughout Sierra Leone. Additionally, Healey supports a mobile health unit that brings services to people who would otherwise be unable to receive medical treatment from healthcare facilities. Over the past 6 years, BBF has worked with the Healey Foundation to send shipments of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to support their network of hospitals and clinics. On our most recent project in May, we worked together to provide 13 pallets of pharmaceuticals and vitamins along with hospital beds, soap, personal mobility devices, an autoclave, and additional necessary hospital equipment.

We are always grateful to our long-time partners. We look forward to future endeavors with the Healey Foundation and the great work they are doing for the people of Sierra Leone.