Where We Work

Democratic Republic of Congo

  • As a result of continued conflict and displacement, one in five children die before their 5th birthday in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • 38% of children are chronically malnourished and stunted.
  • 13% of children suffer from severe or acute malnutrition.

We partner in the DRC with HEAL Africa hospital's children AIDS program.

Liberia

  • A fifteen year civil war destroyed the health system and agricultural system in Liberia.
  • 39% of children under the age of five are chronically malnourished. Most from prolonged periods of inadequate food and repeated infections.
  • The level of malnutrition significantly increases during the rainy season (May to October)
  • 8% of children suffer from severe acute malnutrition.
  • Less than 30% of children below six months are exclusiveness.

We partner with St. Joseph's Catholic Hospital Monrovia, Sisters of Charity Monrovia, and Transformation International Inc.

Nigeria

  • Because of inadequate, or non-existent, essential, health services, the level of malnutrition in Nigeria is comparable to war-torn countries.
  • 29% of children are underweight and moderate and severe malnutrition.
  • 38% of children are suffering from moderate and severe stunting.
  • 9% of children are suffering from sever acute malnutrition.

We partner with Faith Alive hospital in Jos, Nigeria.