Child Sponsorship

Growing up in one of Sierra Leone’s most remote areas, 26-year-old Fatmata faced immense hardship. Her family struggled daily to make ends meet, and like many children in her community, she knew the pain of limited opportunities. But when ChildFund enrolled her in their sponsorship program, everything changed.

With ChildFund’s support, Fatmata gained access to education, healthcare, and essential resources. She excelled in school, and when she saw the dire shortage of nurses in her village, she knew she had to step up. Determined to make a difference, she pursued a three-year nursing program while still receiving sponsorship support.

In 2020, Fatmata graduated and became the most qualified nurse at her Primary Health Unit (PHU) in Senekedugu. Since then, she has treated over 400 people, saving countless lives from malaria, pneumonia, typhoid, and other preventable diseases.

One case in particular stands out—a desperate mother rushing to Fatmata with her sick child, suffering from cholera dysentery. With quick action and simple treatment, Fatmata saved the child’s life. “Imagine if that child had died when a remedy was available. Somebody had to be there,” she reflects.

Today, Fatmata continues her mission, working closely with ChildFund to provide bed nets, medications, and healthcare support to her community. “Sponsoring a child and seeing them grow up to give back is the best investment you can make,” she says