3 reasons why your support is so important in Sierra Leone
- Each year, almost 40,000 children die before turning 5 years old, often from preventable or treatable diseases.
- 44% of children suffer from stunted growth due to malnutrition.
- More than a ¼ of children between the ages of 5-14 are engaged in child labour.
How your support is helping Sierra Leone:
- Children are receiving a healthy start to life, which contributes to the reduction of under-five child mortality rates across the country.
- Education is a top priority. We are working to improve the education system to offer quality education to all children without discrimination.
- Ensuring all children in Sierra Leone are protected from abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence, including during emergency or crisis.
Country Comparison
Country | Sierra Leone | Canada |
People living in poverty |
53% |
9% |
Mortality of children under 5 |
161 deaths /1000 births |
5 deaths /1000 births |
Life expectancy |
46 years |
81 years |
(World Bank, CIA World Factbook, World Health Organization)
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