Rehabilitation first
We aim to improve access to appropriate rehabilitation resources, assistive equipment, education and community-based support.
United Kingdom & Sierra Leone
A rehabilitation charity and NGO supporting Sierra Leone
YADAMA combines rehabilitation, humanitarian relief and community partnership to help people work towards greater dignity, safety and independence.
Who we are
Practical support shaped by real community needs
YADAMA Relief & Rehabilitation Foundation supports vulnerable individuals and communities in Sierra Leone, while building connections with supporters, volunteers and professionals in the United Kingdom.
Our primary direction is rehabilitation and restoring independence for people living with disabilities and those recovering from stroke or neurological conditions. We also provide food, clothing, essential supplies and other practical assistance when needs are identified and resources are available.
The Foundation was established by Adama Mansary, a UK-based Occupational Therapist, after witnessing limited rehabilitation resources during a visit to a stroke rehabilitation department in Sierra Leone in 2022.
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Our approach in Sierra Leone
Relief today, independence tomorrow
Our work connects immediate humanitarian needs with the longer-term goal of rehabilitation, participation and independence.
Needs-led relief
Food, clothing and essential supplies are directed towards identified needs and delivered according to available funding and local planning.
Community partnership
We seek to work with healthcare professionals, local organisations, volunteers and communities so support is relevant and sustainable.
What we do
Charity programmes and projects
Rehabilitation support
Stroke and neuro-rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy awareness, assistive equipment and accessibility.
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Food and essential aid
Practical humanitarian assistance for vulnerable people and families where an identified need exists.
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Community development
Partnerships that promote inclusion, strengthen local capacity and improve community wellbeing.
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Ways to support
Donate, volunteer, partner with YADAMA or help raise awareness of rehabilitation needs in Sierra Leone.
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Sierra Leone charity FAQs
What does YADAMA do in Sierra Leone?
As a rehabilitation-focused charity and NGO, YADAMA works towards better access to rehabilitation and independence while also providing practical humanitarian assistance such as food, clothing and essential supplies when needs and resources allow.
Who does YADAMA support?
Our rehabilitation focus includes people living with disabilities and people recovering from stroke or neurological conditions. Humanitarian projects support vulnerable individuals, older people and families according to identified local need.
How can I support a charity working in Sierra Leone?
You can donate through YADAMA's GoFundMe campaign, volunteer your time, offer professional expertise, provide appropriate equipment or discuss a community partnership with us.
Where is YADAMA based?
YADAMA connects supporters and professional expertise in the United Kingdom with humanitarian and rehabilitation work serving communities in Sierra Leone.
Help restore dignity and independence
Support rehabilitation and practical community assistance in Sierra Leone.