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Organisation Description

The Breathe Well Initiative is a UK-registered charity that works to improve chronic respiratory health. Our clinic is based in the Southern Region of Sierra Leone, where access to respiratory care and health information is limited. We support individuals and communities affected by asthma, COPD, allergies and other breathing conditions. Our work focuses on early diagnosis of asthma and COPD, prevention, education and ongoing support, helping people recognise symptoms early and get the right care. We also provide smoking cessation support, offering advice and practical help to people who want to stop smoking and protect their lung health. Alongside this, we raise awareness about air quality, clean air practices and healthy environments. We work closely with international and local communities, healthcare workers and partner organisations to improve access to respiratory care. In 2024, we successfully ran a pilot respiratory clinic, reaching local patients and testing our care model. In 2025, we laid the foundation for our permanent clinic building, marking a major step forward in expanding long-term respiratory services in the region. The Breathe Well Initiative is committed to supporting those most affected by breathing difficulties as result of poor air quality and biomass fuels, and long-term lung conditions, with the aim of improving quality of life and respiratory wellbeing.