Adama Fofana, The Breathe Well Initiative co-founder, knelt down in front of sitting patients at the organisation's health care clinic in Bo, Sierra Leone.

Welcome to the Breathe Well Initiative

Everyone deserves to breathe well.

The Breathe Well Initiative is working to improve chronic lung disease management in Sierra Leone, starting with COPD and Asthma, while researching their causes. A key focus is training local healthcare professionals to provide sustainable, high-quality community care.

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Our pilot programme

Our pilot screening programme in May 2024 revealed that around 83% of patients reported experiencing at least one respiratory symptom. Sadly, many remain undiagnosed and untreated due to a lack of expertise, accurate diagnostic equipment, and the availability and affordability of medication. This programme has provided a crucial foundation for creating a facility where patients with respiratory symptoms can receive early diagnosis and preventative care.

Pilot team in Bo, stood in front of a poster informing people that breathlessness and a persistent cough are symptoms of lung disease.

Participants in a waiting room, waiting to be seen

Adama, our co-founder, assisting a sitting elderly woman who is unable to read and write with her consent form.

A female participant is using a portable spirometer as part of a lung function test, assisted by Adama, our co-founder.

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Our work

Watch the video below to learn more about the work we are doing on the ground in Sierra Leone.