We use the SOAP framework — traditionally used in medical documentation — to assess community needs and guide project planning. This structured approach allows us to identify core problems, design actionable solutions, and ensure long-term community health impact.
Through interviews and local meetings, residents expressed the urgent need for accessible healthcare, especially for families and elders.
Most medical facilities are private and unaffordable, leaving many without treatment. These voices form the heart of our planning.
From maternal health to geriatric care, the community lacks critical services. Travel to Freetown for care is costly and time-consuming. The lack of mental health and dental care is especially pressing. Our health assessment confirms the need for a comprehensive, locally-staffed clinic with education, nutrition, and wellness support built in.
Provide screenings, vaccines, and early interventions to reduce disease and protect public health long term.
Support families with prenatal care, and access to family planning and parenting education.
Deliver cleanings, dental exams, and oral disease treatment to manage pain and promote healthy smiles.
Provide safe spaces for individual therapy and group counseling to support emotional and psychological wellness.
The clinic will create new employment opportunities by hiring builders, engineers, and agricultural specialists from Waterloo and surrounding communities. This will add to existing efforts to support local workforce participation.
To reduce cooling costs and CO₂ emissions, trees will be planted around the clinic for natural shade. Local farmers and youth will maintain these trees long-term.
To reduce reliance on grid electricity, local solar technicians will install and maintain renewable energy systems that power the facility sustainably.
We’ll plant gardens to support food programs and create shaded waiting areas. Local agricultural workers will oversee care and ensure sustainability.
Our impact will be measured at every stage — from construction to healthcare delivery. These are the key areas we’ll track to ensure results are meaningful and lasting.
Contractors and engineers will follow approved building standards, with regular oversight to ensure safety and sustainability.
Doctors will track care data to measure reductions in preventable illness, treatment success, and follow-up rates.
We’ll evaluate how well residents understand hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention through surveys and class feedback.
Community-wide data will be collected to assess changes in waterborne disease rates and overall hygiene practices.
Want to dive deeper into our mission, research, and facility strategy? Download the complete SOAP Plan to see how Mission Sierra is building community-led, sustainable health solutions in Sierra Leone.
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