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For the first time ever, Set Free hosted a medical clinic in Sierra Leone. It was something our pastor partner, Pastor Alpha prayed a long time for. He knew it would send a clear message to the villagers. "If we can assist them with medical outreach, by the grace of God, that will touch their hearts. That will soften their hearts to listen to the good news of Jesus Christ of Nazareth." He was right.
While the Set Free team operated the medical clinic, Pastor Alpha preached. More than 200 people accepted Christ at the Gbeinfay Village. Pastor Alpha also baptized six people during the medical outreach. The people in this area mostly practice African traditional religion and Islam. Pastor Alpha and his associate pastors have also planted a church in the village. They share the gospel regularly, show the Jesus Film, and lead Discovery Bible Study in different homes. "It is truly encouraging to see how God is raising a strong and growing body of Christ there," says Pastor Alpha.
Here are four powerful stories from people who traveled miles and overcame obstacles to attend Set Free's first medical clinic in Sierra Leone.
The Relief of Access
Adiatu Bangura remembers clearly what life was like before her village had easy access to clean water. Women in her village of Magbakfay often had to walk long distances to collect water, juggling household tasks and the demands of family. When cooking, it was hard to leave food on the fire and walk away to get water. Managing these duties became stressful and time-consuming. Water scarcity was a constant problem.
Lack of medical care was also a huge problem. People, especially mothers with children, had to travel long distances to reach a clinic. There was nothing close to help. The only options were walking or paying for a motorbike ride. But the nearby medical clinic offered a huge relief. Medicine didn't require a long journey.
When the new well was drilled, everything changed. Tasks became easier, stress lifted, and the community found a new sense of peace. Adiatu is grateful for these positive changes in her community.
Walking Six Miles for Healing
Easther Kamara traveled six miles from Gbonkoh Maria to reach the clinic. She had been suffering for over a month with headaches and throat pain, and medicine from local pharmacies hadn’t helped. When she heard about Set Free's medical clinic, she knew she had to make the six-mile journey to Magbakfay.
At the clinic, Set Free missionaries gave Easther a free consultation, blood tests, and medicine. Relief washed over her—not just physically, but emotionally. She knows it's important for people in rural areas to have access to healthcare, especially affordable options.
Easther’s story reminds us that healthcare is more than treatment. It is accessibility, dignity, and hope delivered to those who need it most.
Healing Families Together
Hawa Tholley, a trader and a farmer, attended the clinic with her infant daughter. Both were struggling with illness, and Hawa herself was still dealing with pain from a past accident. With the nearest clinic miles away, options had always been limited. Most residents can't afford the motorbike journey required to reach the closest clinic.
At the outreach, Hawa and her daughter were examined, treated, and given medicine. The relief was immediate, but so was the reassurance that they were seen and cared for. For Hawa, opportunities like this show the ripple effect of care. When one family is treated, an entire community benefits.
Leadership Witnessing Change
Chief Sallieu Bangura came not only for himself but to observe the outreach and ensure his community would benefit. He leads this village and also works as a farmer. He watched as villagers received care, step by step, from Set Free's professional and organized medical team.
The chief spoke of long-standing challenges: the nearest clinic three miles away, but requires crossing a dangerous river. Many villagers had simply gone without care. Add unsafe water, and illnesses like cholera were once common.
Now, clean water wells and medical outreach were changing lives. Chief Sallieu’s pride and gratitude reflected a deep truth: when communities are cared for, transformation begins at every level.
An Invitation to Support a Future Medical Outreach
Our first clinic in Sierra Leone taught us lessons we will never forget. It reminded us that need is real, but hope is powerful. It reminded us that access—whether to water, medicine, or simply a listening ear—can transform lives and open hearts to the Gospel message.
You can help bring this hope to more communities. It typically costs about $1,000 to operate a medical clinic in the countries where Set Free works. Each medical clinic can serve thousands of people, and we share the Gospel with each person. In 2025, we served more than 27,000 people through our medical clinics in India.
Share this story to spread awareness, and donate to support future medical outreach, clean water projects, and community care.
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