Our Mission
Our Mission
The 2014 Ebola outbreak further devastated an already fragile system, leaving Liberia with one of the lowest physician densities in Sub-Saharan Africa and a critical shortages of medical professionals.
Poor infrastructure and unreliable utilities have created widespread medical deserts, contributing to low life expectancy and high maternal mortality rates.
Addressing these gaps in care is an urgent priority to protect the health of Liberians.
A Healthcare System in Crisis
Sanctuary Care strives to bring life and dignity to patients through compassionate, professional care
Liberia faces immense healthcare challenges from limited medical infrastructure to the lingering effects of civil conflict. At Sanctuary Care, our mission is to change this reality by providing accessible, reliable, and compassionate healthcare for children, every day.
A healthcare crisis we can no longer ignore
Liberia Today
Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, is a West African nation of over 5 million people. Despite its rich natural resources, decades of civil war, political and economic instability, and corruption have severely impacted quality of life, leaving much of the population below the international poverty line and without a functional healthcare system..
A Healthcare System in Crisis
The 2014 Ebola outbreak further devastated an already fragile system, resulting in one of the lowest physician densities in Sub-Saharan Africa and critical shortages of medical professionals.
Poor infrastructure and unreliable utilities have created widespread medical deserts, while low life expectancy and high maternal mortality rates highlight the urgency of the situation.
~1.8
physicians per 1,000 people
physicians per 1,000 people as of 2022
4.8%
of government spend allocated to health expenditures in Liberia, compared to 10.8% in the rest of the world as of 2023
44.4
of government spend allocated to health expenditures in Liberia, compared to 10.8% in the rest of the world as of 2023
Infant mortality rates
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births (4.4%) in 2025
We provide free, high-quality medical services to children in need
We provide free, high-quality medical services to children in need.
Our trusted facility serves hundreds of patients, supported by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to restoring dignity and hope.
Join Our Community
Every dollar donated to Sanctuary Care goes directly toward providing free medical care to Liberians in need. Donations support essential medications, staff salaries and training, and reliable access to power and clean water. From routine vaccinations to primary care, Sanctuary Care remains the community’s only provider of free, high-quality healthcare in Liberia.
Every dollar donated to Sanctuary Care goes directly toward providing free medical care to Liberians in need. Donations support essential medications, staff salaries and training, and reliable access to power and clean water. From routine vaccinations to primary care, Sanctuary Care remains the community’s only provider of free, high-quality healthcare in Liberia.