The Problem
Macro ProblemSierra Leone is a small country in Western Africa with a population of around 6 million people. It is one of the poorest countries in the world and has one of the highest prevalence of disabilities, with little to nothing being done to combat the issues. The country has experienced a civil war that left thousands of amputees, many ravaged with untreated polio, and more recently, Ebola. These issues have pushed disabilities down the list of priorities.
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Micro ProblemAmara is a 3 year old girl who suffers from hydrocephalus, meaning she has an enlarged head due to a buildup of fluid in her brain. Because of the disproportionality, Amara’s body isn’t strong enough to support itself- and since her parents don’t know how to help her, she’s left laying on the floor for 10 hours a day with little to no stimulation.
There are many of children who are experiencing similar problems like Amara. Mainly, this is due to the family's inability to understand what their child has and ways to aid for the disability. |
Customer Profile
The customers of Angel Aid are primarily African NGOs in Sierra Leone who work to provide support, aid, and education around disabilities that affect the surrounding communities. In addition, these NGOs would have connection or work closely with Community Health Workers in Sierra Leone.
Angel Aid is primarily seeking partnerships with these organizations to increase our access to funds, resources, and gain exposure to work that is happening in Sierra Leone around disabilities.
Angel Aid is primarily seeking partnerships with these organizations to increase our access to funds, resources, and gain exposure to work that is happening in Sierra Leone around disabilities.