STRONGER NURES, HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES, A BRIGHTER AFRICA
Faith In Action.
Nurses Equipped.
Lives Served.
African Nursing Alliance (ANA) is a faith-guided nonprofit that equips nurses through education, professional development, and leadership support to improve the quality of care in Sierra Leone and across Africa.
Why ANA Exists
Across the African Region, more than 178,000 mothers and over 1 million newborns die each year.
Many families face limited access to skilled healthcare professionals during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first days of life. Nurses and midwives are often among the first, and most important, people available to provide care, recognize danger signs, and connect families with emergency support. African Nursing Alliance is committed to helping prepare healthcare professionals who can serve with knowledge, skill, compassion, and integrity.
11.6
NURSES & MIDWIVES PER 10,000 PEOPLE
Density of nursing and midwifery personnel (per 10,000 population). Official WHO estimate updated 30 April 2025.
53.1
HEALTHY LIFE EXPECTANCY
Healthy life expectancy at birth in Sierra Leone was 53.1 years in 2021.
46%
CRITICAL WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
Africa currently has only about 46% of the health workforce needed to provide essential care.
178,000+
MOTHERS LOST
EACH YEAR
More than 178,000 mothers die annually in the WHO African Region—many from preventable causes.
1 Million+
More than one million newborns die each year across the WHO African Region.
NEWBORN
LIVES LOST
What We Do
VISION TAKING HOLD
ANA is working to expand access to quality healthcare by building a nursing education and training center in Sierra Leone, with plans to extend its work to other African countries. Guided by a spirit of service and the belief that every life deserves competent and compassionate care, the center will support nurse educators and future nurses through education, professional development, and practical training. By investing in nurses locally, ANA is helping build a stronger healthcare workforce and creating opportunities for skilled care to reach more families.
Nursing
Education
Working toward expanded opportunities for quality nursing education and practical healthcare training.
Professional Development
Building plans for mentorship, continuing education, skills development, and leadership support.
Community Health
Preparing to partner with communities on health education, prevention, and improved access to care.
Advocacy & Leadership
Supporting a stronger nursing voice and encouraging nurses to lead with integrity and compassion.
THE FUTURE HAS A HOME
2 Acres.
One God-Given Vision.
By God’s grace, ANA has acquired two acres of land in Sierra Leone—the future site of a center for nursing education and healthcare training. Explore the vision for a place where nurses can learn, grow, and prepare to serve others with skill and compassion.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
For Mariatu Kargbo,
this calling is personal.
Born in Sierra Leone, Mariatu is a nurse practitioner and educator whose life has been shaped by faith, education, and service. When she returned to Freetown in 2024, she was reminded of the need to strengthen nursing education and support healthcare professionals. By God’s grace, that renewed conviction became the foundation for African Nursing Alliance.
"I believe education is one of the ways God equips people, strengthens communities, and opens doors to a healthier future"
Mariatu Kargbo
MARIATU KARGBO
FOUNDER, AFRICAN NURSING ALLIANCE
Stewardship
We invest wisely for lasting community
impact.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in education and care.
Faith
Guided by faith, we serve with purpose and compassion.
Healthcare
We work to reduce inequities in access to better healthcare options.
Opportunity
We open doors for nurses, families and a brighter future for Sierra Leone.