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Why this work matters

A healthy community has room to flourish.

In rural northern Sierra Leone, distance and cost can turn a treatable illness into a crisis.

The communities we serve

Care should not depend on where a family lives.

MaCHO serves Yurika, Manak and the surrounding villages of Lokomasama Chiefdom. These communities are home to farming and fishing families who have too often had to travel long distances for basic medical attention.

The Yurika clinic is a trusted, local place for screening, treatment, medicine, maternal support and referrals when a patient needs more specialized care.

Patients waiting at the MaCHO clinic

A permanent response

Building care that is here to stay.

  • Primary care
    Screening, treatment, medication and follow-up for urgent and chronic needs.
  • Maternal and child health
    Prenatal support, family education and a clearer path to the right level of care.
  • Community health education
    Practical information that helps families recognize illness early and make informed decisions.

A wider vision

Health, learning and opportunity belong together.

Books for community learning

Learning spaces

MaCHO’s long-term vision includes literacy resources and spaces where children and adults can keep learning.

Community member learning a sewing skill

Women’s opportunity

Programs can support skills, confidence and income opportunities for women in the community.

MaCHO building in rural Sierra Leone

Stronger local systems

The future includes education, community gathering spaces and local infrastructure built around the people who live here.