Who Are We?

Korle-Bu Family Fund is a 501 (c)(3) that exists to provide financial and material support for needy children admitted to the Pediatric Unit of Korle Bu Hospital in Accra, Ghana.

Every month,dozensof otherwise healthy Ghanaian newborns lose their lives or suffer permanent brain damage brought on by severe jaundice, a common newborn illness which is easily treated if diagnosed early. Many peripheral medical facilities lack the equipment required to diagnose or treat newborn jaundice, and KBFF has committed to purchase devices requires to do this. By the end of December we aim to purchase a bilirubinometer and two phototherapy lights which will give staff the tools to treat and prevent the severe effects of long term jaundice.

The Mission

We need $5000 to cover the cost of the purchase of a professional grade bilirubinometer and two photo-therapy lights. The funds go directly to the purchase and shipping of these two items. If KBFF does not reach its goal, any funds raised will still go to use towards our general mission of paying off the medical bills of needy families who otherwise cannot afford to do so.

What Will Your Impact Be?

One bilirubinometer can literally diagnose thousands of infants, and because the instrument is non-invasive it virtually eliminates the costs and time associated with blood draws and laboratory services. There is less risk of infection, less trauma, and no pain while allowing a fast(er) time to discharge or a decision toward treatment.

Beyond that, you will have a major affect on the finances of hundreds of families who would either have to divert already strained income towards treating severe jaundice, or worse, making the difficult decision not to seek treatment at all.

You will also be an agent for change by helping in current efforts to re-train and sensitize health professionals, develop national jaundice management protocols and ensure that photo-therapy units are available in all facilities that care for newborns.

Kindness Loves Company!

How else can you help? Spread the word! You can help the campaign in other ways by telling your friends and family on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Weibo, What'sapp or even regular old email  and make this a December to Remember!

Kind regards,
The KBFF Team