This is a celebration of what goes on behind the scenes. With SLAM, our objective is not simply to keep the orphans alive and whisk them out the door when they reach adulthood (whatever that is). We try to ensure they become self-sufficient and contributing members of their society. To that end, members of our volunteer committee, as well as a few generous donors, have supported the higher education of some orphans.
We are especially proud of Abraham Jimmy, one of the first orphans to be helped by SLAM. He graduated from high school and dreamed of becoming a doctor. With our help, he went on to the University of Makeni and attained a BSc. Hon. Degree in Public health. While he was there, the Ebola crisis hit Sierra Leone. He saw an immediate need for helping his fellow countrymen so he immediately went to work helping those stricken by Ebola. Once the Ebola crisis subsided he went on to university in Ghana where this spring he received a degree in MPhil Health System Research and Management.Examples like Abraham have inspired a culture of academic excellence at the SLAM orphanage, and as a result, the top three students in the entire local district are SLAM home kids. More recently Abraham Jimmy has begun providing health services in Sierra Leone through a mobile clinic with a van donated by one of our major supporters. More good news: Abraham Jimmy has just been offered a position as lecturer in the University of Makeni in Sierra Leone. He will continue to provide health services with the mobile clinic as well as being a lecturer at the university.While working at his two jobs he also provides assistance by volunteering at the orphanage to oversee the budgeting and expenditures, ensuring the orphans are supported effectively and economically. This has become critical because of inflationary pressures during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Thank you to all who continue to support our orphanage and who are helping to ensure our new school becomes fully operational.
Any additional financial support is appreciated. Should the spirit move you please make a donation.
Attached are three photos: 1. The orphans and house mother. 2. A recent photo of Abraham Jimmy. 3. Our nearly completed school.
