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Sierra Leone Statistics

Population:
6,294,774 (2006)

Life Expectancy:
41 years

Infant Mortality Rate:
156 deaths per 1,000 live births

People Living with HIV/AIDS:
73,000

Orphaned Children:
340,000

Secondary School Enrollment:
Boys—35%, Girls—26%

Population Living on Less Than $1 Per Day:
57%

Source: The World Factbook (2008)

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Sponsor Musa Adu

Sierra Leone

Age: 12   Grade: 4th
Birthday: 2000
Reference Number: SL-VP1-0634
Location: Banta Mokelleh, Sierra Leone

Sponsor Musa for only $32/Monthly

Biography

Musa is described as a leader in his class at school. He enjoys playing soccer with his friends. Musa’s favorite color is yellow and his favorite subject in school is science. When he grows up, Musa hopes to be a nurse.

A typical meal for Musa usually includes rice and cassava. Musa lives with his parents along with four brothers and four sisters in a mud block house. Musa helps his family by doing laundry in the river and carrying water to the home.

Musa attends church where he enjoys learning about Jesus. Please join us in praying for continued spiritual growth and blessings in Musa’s life.