What we do

Our Programs

Rehabilitation and restoring independence is our primary focus, supported by practical humanitarian assistance where there is an identified need.

Assistive equipment — wheelchair and walking aid — provided by YADAMA

Primary focus

Rehabilitation & Independence

YADAMA aims to develop and support accessible rehabilitation services for people who face limited access to appropriate care, rehabilitation resources and assistive equipment.

Our long-term focus includes:

General rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation
Neuro-rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy awareness
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation partnerships
Assistive and rehabilitation equipment
Accessibility and falls prevention
Education for individuals, families and caregivers
Support for activities of daily living and independence

We believe rehabilitation is not simply about recovery. It is about helping people regain confidence, adapt to their circumstances, participate in everyday activities and live with greater independence and dignity.

Donate equipment

We gratefully accept donations of mobility and rehabilitation equipment to support patients requiring long-term care in Sierra Leone, including wheelchairs, walking sticks, walking frames, crutches, commode chairs, and other assistive devices.

Your support helps improve independence, dignity, and quality of life for those living with disabilities.

Support This Programme

The need

Why rehabilitation matters

Many individuals in Sierra Leone live with long-term disabilities or functional difficulties resulting from:

Stroke
Spinal cord injury
Cerebral palsy
Polio
Trauma
Fractures
Amputations
Age-related mobility challenges
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Other neurological and musculoskeletal conditions

Access to rehabilitation services, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and appropriate rehabilitation equipment, remains limited for many people. Without appropriate rehabilitation and support, individuals may struggle to regain independence, carry out everyday activities, return to meaningful roles and participate fully in family and community life.

YADAMA aims to contribute to improving access to appropriate rehabilitation support and resources while working with qualified professionals and local partners.

Older adults and community members gathered with food-support bags in Port Loko

100

Food packs distributed
Ramadan 2026

Supporting activity

Humanitarian & Practical Support

Although rehabilitation is our primary focus, we recognise that people living in vulnerable circumstances may also face immediate challenges such as hunger, homelessness, poverty and lack of essential supplies.

During February and March 2026, YADAMA distributed 100 Ramadan food packs to vulnerable older adults in Port Loko District and served 200 hot meals to people experiencing homelessness, people who are blind, and people living with disabilities in Freetown.

Where appropriate and where resources allow, we may provide:

Food
Clothing
Essential supplies
Emergency assistance
Community outreach
Support for vulnerable families
Other practical humanitarian assistance

These activities support our wider commitment to human dignity and community wellbeing, but rehabilitation and independence remain at the heart of our long-term direction.

View Current Campaign

A family receiving inclusive community support from YADAMA

Part of our rehabilitation work

Access, Participation & Equal Opportunity

Disability should never prevent someone from learning, working, joining community life or accessing compassionate care. We help remove practical and social barriers by combining appropriate equipment with advocacy, education and inclusive programme design.

Our work supports people across ages and backgrounds, with care shaped around individual priorities and the meaningful activities of everyday life.

Inclusive access to humanitarian assistance
Mobility and adaptive equipment matched to individual needs
Support for children and adults living with disabilities
Awareness that promotes dignity and social inclusion

Partner for Inclusion

Community members gathered at the Ramadan distribution with foundation bags

Supporting activity

Stronger Communities, Sustainable Change

We work alongside local communities, healthcare providers and partner organisations to promote inclusion, improve health and wellbeing, strengthen local capacity and create sustainable opportunities for future generations.

Community knowledge guides our priorities. By listening first and collaborating throughout, we build support that is relevant, respectful and designed to last.

Seasonal clothing drives for families in need
Welfare check visits to elderly and isolated individuals
Community events and gatherings
Referrals to local health and social services
Volunteer-led outreach and companionship

Join as a Volunteer

The Process

How we deliver aid

From donation to doorstep — here is how every contribution reaches the people who need it most.

Community identifies need

Families, volunteers, and community leaders identify households in need of support.

Donations fund supplies

Your donations are used to purchase essential food parcels, equipment, and supplies.

Volunteers pack & prepare

Our volunteer team packs every parcel carefully and prepares for distribution day.

Direct delivery to families

Parcels are delivered directly to families — no middlemen, no delays, 100% reach.