At the Holy Spirit Hospital in Makeni, the biggest city in Sierra Leone’s northern province, Italian Development Cooperation is working to improve the health of the inhabitants of Bombali district. And that work includes providing surgical treatment for mine victims.
From Africa to Asia: Italian Development Cooperation at work
From Africa to Asia, Italian Development Cooperation provides funding for humanitarian mine-clearing initiatives in regions contaminated by these devices. Acting locally, we provide help to victims and promote mine risk education.
This year, the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action focuses on the role of women in this on-going battle.