The Good News

The Harvard Medical Review estimates that more than 8 million people die each year from easily treatable medical issues. In Africa, treatable medical issues like diarrhea kills more than 2,000 children per day and malaria kills more than 400,000 people each year – the majority of which are under the age of 5.

When there is a shortage of medication, Mothers often go without. There are countless examples of the extraordinary challenges faced by Mothers in rural Africa, the following are two of their stories.

My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Orphanage in Careysburg, Liberia is one of the orphanages supported by ICF. Pastor Ralph Galego shared some recent photos along with a touching story about Zubaru Kessely (aka “Superman”) pictured below at the age of 4 and today.

As a volunteer-based organization, we strive to deliver the most program services at the lowest cost. Our efforts are recognized by the charity rating services who consistently award us their highest rating.

Last Christmas, Pastor Paasewe of our Living Word Missions touched the lives of more than 800 desperately poor children living at orphanages in northwestern Liberia. He distributed food and small Christmas gifts. This was the first time that these children experienced the joy of Christmas.

Our unique structure allows us to be both effective and highly efficient. During 2020, more than 99% of our total revenues went to program services, with less than 1% for fundraising and administration.

we supply pharmaceuticals to clinics at our missions and to numerous other rural clinics who would not have the resources otherwise to obtain or purchase these critically needed drugs. These life saving medications are used to treat illnesses ranging from diarrhea to AIDS.