About Me

Thank you so much for visiting the Yehri Wi Cry blog! Yehri Wi Cry (Krio for 'Hear Our Cry') was founded in the fall of 2010 by three childhood friends: Nadia Sasso, Zainab Fadlu-Deen and Marie Mansaray (Miss Sierra Leone USA 2010). The beautiful nation of Sierra Leone has a population of 5,363,669 people over a span 27,200 square miles of land. Although primarily known for its turmoil endured throughout an eleven-year civil war fueled by diamonds, Sierra Leone faces a great duel in the fight to eradicate infant and maternal mortality. According to Amnesty International, a woman in Sierra Leone faces a one in eight chance of dying from preventable complications of pregnancy and child birth. A highly contributing factor to the large proportions of fatal childbirths in Sierra Leone is the tremendous economic gap between the rich and the poor. The amount of women that cannot afford to seek the proper resources to carry a healthy pregnancy full term, heavily outweighs those who can.

Sierra Leone Independence Day GWB Ball 2011

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Saturday, April 9, 2011 the ladies of YWC had the opportunity to present their proposal at the highly anticipated Green White and Blue Ball in celebration of Sierra Leone's 50th year of independence. The event was a fun night enjoyed by all, and a wonderful chance to spread the word about YWC.


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YWC Spreads the Word at Bucknell University's Black Arts Festival


April 16, 2011: YWC had a BLAST at Bucknell University's Black Arts Festival, presented by the school's Black Student Union whose 2010-2011 president is Miss Nadia Sasso, one of our LOVELY co-founders! The day was full of fun, fundraising, food, music and SO much more! The fabulous Fadena's Jewelery Company was so kind to partner with YWC for the event, donating partial profits from sales to the organization. YWC had the pleasure of hanging out with the uber talented Five One band, as well as watch them perform. Check out YWC and Fadena's Jewelery in action!

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YWC members, Zainab Fadlu-Deen, Nadeen Lewally and Agnes Erskine with The Five One, and YWC supporter Beatrice Erskine.


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YWC member Nadeen gettin' her saleswoman on ;)
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YWC, Recipients of $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace 2011 Grant

YWC is EXTREMELY proud to announce that we are recipients of the Davis Projects for Peace Grant. We've been awarded $10,000 towards our efforts in combating maternal mortality in Sierra Leone and we are immensely grateful to "the Vision of Kathryn W. Davis". You can find out more information about the Davis Projects for Peace by clicking here.
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YWC Welcomes You!!!

Once again, thank you so much for visiting the Yehri Wi Cry blog! Yehri Wi Cry's mission is to launch a global campaign in an effort to raise awareness on maternal health in Sierra Leone; and to begin an initiative to alleviate the epidemic of infant and maternal mortality in Sierra Leone. With your help, we plan to:
  • distribute birthing kits to health facilities throughout Sierra Leone as an incentive to encourage women to seek proper prenatal and antenatal care
  • provide tutorials and clinicals to caregivers to ensure health kits are properly utilized
  • improve the overall birthing experience and successful birth rates throughout Sierra Leone.
What can you do to help? YWC asks that you simply donate your time, your talent, your treasure, or any combination of the three! Every little bit counts :) Feel free to contact YehriWiCry@gmail.com for more information.
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