Our Stories

A mother in Sierra Leone had buried so many children she was afraid to name her newborn. This maternal health story from Sierra Leone shows the devastating impact of infant mortality — and the transformative power of Freedom Tree’s birthing clinics. One safe birth changes everything. 

Freedom Tree founder Tara discovered her purpose in Sierra Leone and has spent years turning that calling into clinics, schools, and thousands of saved lives. This is the story of a Canadian humanitarian leader who refused to wait for someone else to act — and what happened when she didn’t.

People sometimes ask why Freedom Tree chose Sierra Leone. The answer is simple: because it is where the need is most urgent. Because if we believe every life matters, we have to be willing to go to the hardest places and stay. 

Tara did not start Freedom Tree because it was convenient. She started it because she saw what was happening to mothers in Sierra Leone and realized nobody else was going to fix it. What began as one woman's response to a crisis has grown into a movement of donors, partners and committed builders.

Over 8000 lives saved. Three birthing clinics educated every single month. Thousands of graduates every year. These are not abstract numbers - they are real people who are alive, learning, and thriving because someone chose to act. This is what Freedom Tree has built. Imagine what comes next.

Freedom Tree and Wealth Genius are proving that real estate philanthropy and humanitarian work go hand in hand. Through corporate giving in Canada, silent actions, and a shared purpose, this partnership is building clinic and schools in Sierra Leone. Business meets humanity - and lives are change.

Behind every maternal mortality rate statistic is a mother with a name. Freedom Tree is building safe birthing clinics across Sierra Leone. She how you can help.

Armed with nothing more than determination and love for their mothers, sisters, and daughters, the community has taken matters into their own hands. Brick by brick, they are building a birth clinic. Carrying water. Mixing mortar. Lifting walls and lifting each other.

From bustling cities to quiet villages, from early mornings to sleepless nights, mothers are there—nurturing, protecting, guiding, and sacrificing. They’re often the first to rise and the last to rest. They’re the ones who go without so their children don’t have to. And they carry the kind of hope that can move mountains, even in the face of hardship.

‍When we invest in girls, we invest in generations of change. Education is more than just reading and writing—it’s freedom. It gives girls the power to break cycles of poverty, advocate for themselves, and become leaders in their communities.‍The Boys Advocacy Movement‍But we’re not stopping with the girls. We know that true change happens when entire communities are empowered, and that’s why we’re also launching BAM – the Boys Advocacy Movement. BAM equips young boys with the values of respect, leadership, and responsibility, teaching them how to be allies in the fight for equality and opportunity.

As we continue our mission to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Africa, we need passionate individuals and partners to join us. Whether through donations, advocacy, or hands-on support, your involvement makes a difference. Together, we can create lasting change. Our work is part of a broader global effort—international missions and African missions that aim to support underprivileged communities, improve healthcare access, and empower women in rural areas. The interconnectedness of these efforts ensures that maternal health is not just a local issue but a global responsibility.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply rooted tradition that affects millions of girls and women around the world. While the topic may feel uncomfortable to discuss, bringing it into the light is the only way we can create meaningful change and save countless lives.