The Makeni Center for Rehabilitation and Resilience (MWRRH)
A holistic rehabilitation center for 150 drug users (Kush)
Summary
This MWRRH project proposal outlines an important and replicable pilot initiative that aims to create a sustainable, survivor-centered refuge in the northern province of Sierra Leone.
The center is distinguished by its commitment to community resilience and accountability through a holistic, cashless model, data-driven advocacy, and sustainable infrastructure designed for integration into local governance.
This project provides immediate life-saving assistance while building long-term human capital for a more resilient future.
Problem
Women in Makeni face a "triple burden": addiction-related health deterioration, systemic gender-based violence, and severe social exclusion that denies them access to traditional, male-dominated rehabilitation centers.
Solution approach
Community-based approach using trained peer mentors to reach "invisible" users in the "ghettos" of Makeni.
Use of the CETA framework for trauma-informed care approved by the Ministry of Health, collaboration with local vocational training providers such as Don Bosco Fambul to teach market-oriented skills, with the following expected key outcomes:
- Safe access: An operational drop-in center for women only in Makeni.
- Clinical success: 70% of participants show a reduction in PHQ-9 depression scores of more than 5 points after 6 months.
- Economic reintegration: Improved vocational qualifications with 112 women (75%) completing nationally recognized vocational training.
Digital integration: 100% of patient outcomes recorded via the national DHIS2 system.
Added value for supporters
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Projected impact: This project provides immediate life-saving assistance while building long-term human capital for a more resilient future.
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WHO can support HOW?
We are seeking support and partners not only to launch an isolated project, but to make a groundbreaking investment in Makeni's human capital.
The locally organized Makeni Kush Rehab Center receives no government support but urgently needs funding.
"Makeni Rehab Center for Kush Victims – Needs the public's help with whatever you can give, nothing is too small when it comes to giving back to society."
Kush destroys so many lives – Viral video of children fighting over KUSH.
Dealers use children to sell drugs – sometimes they give them the product for free at first so that they become addicted and can be forced to sell it for the dealers.