What Our Members Have Made Possible
Since 2022 we have funded clean water and health projects in Sierra Leone, and backed students and civic life here in Washington. This is what it has added up to so far.
Three Areas of Impact
Two in Sierra Leone, where many of our families come from, and one here in Washington, where we live.
5
districts of Sierra Leone reached
2022–23
our first wells, in Pujehun District
2026
wells in Bombali, Bonthe, Kailahun and Kenema
Sierra Leone
Community water wells
Each well brings clean water close to home for a whole community. Members here in Washington fund every one, at about $2,500 a well.
2025
bricks handed over at the hospital
Fence
rebuilt to protect patients and staff
Bo
Southern Province, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Health facilities
We gave Bo Government Hospital the bricks to rebuild its fence, improving the hospital’s buildings and the security of patients and staff.
15
laptops and tablets donated to students
2026
civic workshops funded by the Seattle Foundation
2025
Youth Transportation Justice Project, with WSCACL
Washington State
Community empowerment
Here in Washington we celebrate our students, give them the tools to keep learning, and help our community take part in civic life.
Community water wells
“The children used to carry water before school. Now they pump it on the way.”
A community member
Makeni, Bombali District
Community empowerment
“Getting a laptop meant I could finish my homework at home instead of waiting for a library computer. My grades went up that same term.”
Mariama K., aged 15
Kent, Washington
Community empowerment
“I have lived here for twelve years and nobody had explained the ballot to me like this.”
Workshop participant
Kent, Washington
Where The Money Goes
Figures for the year ending 31 December 2025, taken from the independent review filed with our Form 990.
$ 0.87
$0.08
$0.05
Programme Spend
87 cents of every dollar
Fundraising
8 cents
Administration
5 cents
None
All work is volunteered.
Help us build the next one.
Every well, brick and laptop on this page was funded by members and supporters.
Give online, by Zelle at 206-372-1921, or by check payable to Sierra Leone Community Development.