News

Report January-March 2010

On 27th April 2010,  Sierra Leone independence day, the Government of Sierra Leone  launched free health care services for children under five, pregnant women and breasting feeding mothers. This is to tackle the devastating mortality and morbidity rates among children and pregnant women. Most of SLRCS’s clinics will be used as Peripheral Health Units and [...]

(23rd June 2010)

TM Lewin Fashion Show report

Over 30 Soroptimists and friends attended a successful evening with drinks and refreshments, as well as a raffle prize of a shirt, supplied by TM Lewin at their Cardiff store. The latest clothes were modelled by 2 members of SI Cardiff & District with a member of staff. Then there was time for socialising and [...]

(23rd June 2010)

Report October-December 2009

The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society has been working in partnership with national institutions, International Organisations and key international partners such as the British Red Cross and their back donors (e.g. Licking LassaFever). The achievements of the Community Based Healthcare Programme (CBHP) cover a number of areas which include communicable diseases, hygiene matters and [...]

(4th April 2010)

Red Cross in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Community Based Health Care Programme
Autumn 2009 Update
A first report of activity demonstrates just how important this project is to the people of Sierra Leone. The key points are:

The CBH programme helps villages prevent Lassa Fever through simple, effective, low-cost interventions;
Particular focus is given to HIV and AIDS, water and sanitation, hygiene promotion and [...]

(16th November 2009)

Zip Wire challenge

Eight members from 5 clubs (Newport, Neath, Brecon, Cardiff and Swansea) accepted the Sponsored Sky Trek Charity Day challenge….had a great day out, conquered their fear of heights and one intrepid participant completed all 5 zip wires, after climbing the pole!!! They raised over £1330.00 as well…many thanks if you sponsored them.  To see all [...]

(12th October 2009)