Chapters

North America

The Auradicals Foundation North America, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in October 2017. The foundation’s main office is located in Laurel, Maryland, and it currently has approximately 100 registered members across the United States and Canada.

The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and strengthening communities. Its programs focus particularly on supporting at-risk youth, helping them move toward recovery, stability, and hope. Through counseling, mentoring, skills development, and basic material assistance, the foundation works to empower young people to build brighter futures.

In addition, the foundation implements programs that support senior citizens in need and collaborates with other nonprofit organizations to promote social development and community well-being across Maryland.

Beyond North America, the Auradicals Foundation also supports its Sierra Leone chapter in planning and implementing major initiatives. In 2018, the foundation partnered with Baylor Scott & White Health Faith in Action International in Dallas, Texas, to help address the devastating impact of the 2014–2015 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Sierra Leone.

The epidemic claimed over 4,000 lives, including 11 medical doctors and more than 200 nurses and health workers, and severely damaged the country’s already fragile healthcare infrastructure. Through this partnership, Baylor Scott & White Health donated medical supplies and equipment valued at approximately $500,000 to support the recovery of healthcare services in Sierra Leone. The donation benefited five primary healthcare hospitals and four community health centers, strengthening their capacity to deliver essential medical care.

To sustain its work, the Auradicals Foundation North America hosts an annual fundraising event in Maryland, bringing together supporters, partners, and community members to help advance its mission and expand its programs.


Sierra Leone

The Auradicals Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights – Sierra Leone is the oldest chapter of the Foundation and makes up the largest portion of the organization’s membership. The Auradicals have established their reputation by advocating for and promoting social justice for all Sierra Leoneans. The organization has also played a significant role in national development, collaborating with successive governments and local communities to tackle key national issues.

The Foundation has supported the fight against corruption, one of the major cankerworms that has undermined development in Sierra Leone. It has also collaborated with diaspora chapters to support Sierra Leone’s healthcare system and respond to national emergencies by providing both material and financial assistance

Its human rights platform has been robust and effective, and due to its diverse membership, the organization delivers fair, inclusive, and high-quality programs and services across all regions of Sierra Leone.

  • Programs and Services
    Human rights education and advocacy
  • Pro bono legal services to disadvantaged individuals who cannot afford such services
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment programs
  • Youth skills training and development
  • Education grants and scholarships based on need and academic excellence
  • Community education and development partnerships
  • Emergency services and support to individuals and communities during natural disasters

UK/EU

The UK/EU Chapter of the Auradicals Foundation comprises graduates of the University of Sierra Leone who are now resident in the United Kingdom and the European Union. The Foundation is registered as a charitable organization in London. One of its key objectives is to provide educational resources to schools in Sierra Leone and help make education accessible to every child, regardless of socioeconomic background.

The organization collects books and other educational materials donated by schools and colleges across the United Kingdom for distribution to educational institutions in Sierra Leone. It also raises funds through various initiatives and awards scholarships to pupils and students in Sierra Leone in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and other relevant considerations.

The Auradicals Foundation UK/EU Chapter also facilitates training opportunities and capacity-building programs for its members and for human rights activists in Sierra Leone. These efforts focus on charitable fundraising, project implementation, policy review, and research, particularly in education, civil society participation, human rights, democracy, and economic development.