Be part of a change
you want to see in the world
“True generosity is not in the size of the gift, but in the spirit with which it is shared.”
The Yunus Foundation was created to bring hope where it is most needed.
From feeding struggling families to caring for orphans and supporting medical needs, we believe compassion can transform lives and restore dignity in communities.
From feeding struggling families to caring for orphans and supporting medical needs, we believe compassion can transform lives and restore dignity in communities.
To provide food, care, and healthcare support to vulnerable families, orphans, and children across Sierra Leone.
A future where families live free from hunger, children grow up healthy and educated, and communities thrive with dignity and care
Causes we care about
We connect families, donors, and partners to bring hope and relief to vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone.
Support education for orphans
Helping children access books, school fees, and safe learning spaces.
Raised by 31 people in 12 days
Emergency surgery assistance
Funding lifesaving treatments for children from poor families.
Raised by 24 people in 8 days
Meals for struggling families
Providing rice, food packs, and nutrition to the most vulnerable.
Raised by 38 people in 15 days
The trusted choice of donors
We connect donors, nonprofits, and partners to create meaningful change across Sierra Leone.
Aminata Kamara
Freetown
Donation
$800
Alusine sowe
Conakry
Donation
$600
Adama Jalloh
Kenema
Donation
$500
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Numbers speaking
Love discovering amazing facts? Here are some numbers that tell our story.
Beneficiaries
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Over 2600 directly beneficiaries of our
foundation programme.
foundation programme.
Happy Donators
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458+ people donate our charity to with
100% happy heart.
100% happy heart.
Volunteers
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Our work would not be possible without
dedicated 137 volunteers.
dedicated 137 volunteers.
We stand against despair and hopelessness, uplifting communities blinded by hardship,
restoring dignity and opportunity for a brighter future.
restoring dignity and opportunity for a brighter future.
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African crafts through The Yunus Foundation Impact Store.
Explore our collection, celebrate African creativity
and support our mission.
Foundation Merchandise
Wear Hope T-shirt
Wear African-inspired designs that celebrate hope, unity and community.
$25.00
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Foundation Merchandise
Unity Hoodie
Embrace African creativity with a hoodie celebrating shared purpose.
$48.00
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African Traditional Collection
Handwoven Basket
Celebrate African heritage through beautiful, traditional, handwoven basket designs.
$38.00
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Our Activities & Programs
Here are some of our past and ongoing initiatives, as well as what we are preparing for the future.
- Ongoing
- Upcoming
03
March 2025
All Day
All Day
Ramadan Food Drive
Freetown
Over 1,000 people received rice, oil, and other essentials during Ramadan to ease food insecurity.
03
March–June 2025
Ongoing
Ongoing
Raining Season Orphanage Support
Freetown
Food donations and quality time with children in orphanages, impacting 300 lives.
03
March 2025
All Day
All Day
Female Correctional Center
Freetown
200 women supported with food, hygiene kits, and encouragement for a hopeful future.
09
July 2025
All Day
All Day
Children’s Wellness Drive
Underserved Communities
Launching consistent healthcare support, wellness checkups, and essential supplies for children.
10
August 2025
All Day
All Day
Year-Round Food Distribution
Nationwide
Expanding food security initiatives to support families beyond Ramadan, ensuring regular relief.
12
September 2025
All Day
All Day
Youth & Women Empowerment
Various Districts
Introducing education and skills training for women and youth in low-income communities.
Why people love us
Please read below to see what a few of the families and communities we support have to say about us.
They saved a child’s life.
At Connaught Hospital, the Yunus Foundation
provided medicines and paid for surgery
that saved a young patient in my ward.
provided medicines and paid for surgery
that saved a young patient in my ward.
Medical Doctor, Connaught Hospital
Help during Ramadan.
They brought rice, oil, and financial aid
to our community during Ramadan.
It gave us joy and dignity.
to our community during Ramadan.
It gave us joy and dignity.
Community Member, Freetown
Orphans cared for.
Year after year, their donations of rice
and oil make Ramadan and Eid special
for our children at the orphanage.
and oil make Ramadan and Eid special
for our children at the orphanage.
Ngarahun Village, Western Area Rural
Support to communities.
From mosques to schools, the foundation
has helped us with food, relief, and
support in times of need.
has helped us with food, relief, and
support in times of need.
Kabala, Koinadugu District
Team behind The Yunus Foundation
Our work would not be possible without the work of our dedicated Team.
Zainab Jalloh
Founder & Director
Alhaji S. Conteh
Communication & Partnership
Rabiatu Bah
Finance & Administration
Become a Volunteer
Join the Yunus Foundation and help us feed families, support orphans, and provide life-saving care across Sierra Leone.
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