Khadarlis’ Work in Education

            Education in Sierra Leone has been in deep water since the civil war. Because of the conflict and violence, many school buildings have been destroyed, resources demolished, and the institution of education that would naturally guide children through school starting in early childhood, lost. There is no formal schooling process for children or would-be teachers in much of Sierra Leone at this time. The situation is especially dire for girls, as in many areas, cultural beliefs against educating girls and women preventing them from accessing appropriate schooling.

            Fortunately, a big part of the Khadarlis mission revolves around education in Sierra Leone. We have instituted a program called Classroom-to-Classroom, in which U.S. students sponsor a class in Sierra Leone. We have assisted with building repairs, resource funding, school meals and much more. Boxes and boxes of school supplies hve been shipped to Sierra Leone – textbooks, pens, pencils, notebooks and more. Our goal is to supply at least one pencil, pen notebook and term meal for each student, to assist with his or her learning. While there is still much work left to do, Khadarlis continues to work steadily to bring the light of learning into the lives of Sierra Leone’s future doctors, teachers, parents, business owners and leaders.

An Appeal for Help

            I am writing today with a heavy heart, and a call to action. A woman contacted Khadarlis only a few days ago, informing us of a desperate need for assistance. A young Sierra Leonean woman named Fatama has been suffering from an oral infection for a heartbreakingly long time. She had a tooth extraction in March of 2012, and a few days later, she began to experience swelling in her jaw. A ground team in Sierra Leone confirmed this case and sent us photographs as evidence of its legitimacy. Fatama has had surgery, antibiotics and more, but has responded to none of the treatments. She is now experiencing a burning in her throat, and can barely eat. No hospital or clinic has been able to treat her with any success.

            This beautiful young woman is 17 years old, an accomplished high school student in Freetown. Khadarlis is trying to raise money to send her to a hospital that can properly treat her. Please, if you can help, even a small amount, even a few dollars, it will go a long way to helping Fatama get treatment that will save her life. You can make a tax-deductible donation online here: http://www.razoo.com/story/First-Aid-Sierra-Leone/share     or mail a check (memo line: Fatama Turay) to:

Khadarlis for Sierra Leone

99 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI

02908

This is a picture of Fatama before the infection set in:

I have attached a photo below from just a few days ago, but please be wary, the pictures are simply heartbreaking, and very difficult to look at. Please, consider putting your support behind this important case. Every penny is significant, and each bit goes another step towards saving this young woman's life.