Together for Healthier Communities
Born from a personal journey back home, Care Africa Medical Foundation bridges the healthcare gap in rural Liberian communities by constructing medical facilities, delivering critical supplies, and training local providers.
We Build the Healthcare Infrastructure Rural Africa Deserves One Clinic, One Community at a Time
Mr. Henry Gwagee and Miss Gormah Kolleh, both proud Liberian natives, have been happily married for 11 years and are the loving parents of four children: Micah, Hector, Henry Jr., and Amaris. Based in Aurora, Colorado, they are dedicated small business owners passionate about improving healthcare locally and in their homeland. Together, they founded the Care Africa Medical Foundation (CAMF), a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing healthcare systems in Africa, starting with Liberia. Their mission involves building clinics and medical centers in rural communities to provide essential medical services and supplies crucial for improving the health sector.
Inspired by their visits to Liberia, Henry and Gormah recognized the urgent need for healthcare services in their hometown of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. Over the past three years, they have organized free health fairs in local schools, empowering the community with vital health resources and education. In addition to their nonprofit work, Henry and Gormah operate successful businesses that serve the aging population in Aurora, Colorado. They provide essential home health care services and assist the homeless community and individuals trapped in long-term care facilities through Community Transition Services. Their combined efforts have created employment opportunities for over 60 Colorado residents, showcasing their commitment to community support and economic growth. Gormah’s dedication to healthcare is further exemplified by her enrollment in nursing school, where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
CAMF is making significant strides in Liberia, with plans to construct its first medical center in Grand Bassa County, set to open in the fall of 2024. This facility is designed to serve the healthcare needs of the local population and represents a significant milestone in their efforts to deliver essential medical care to underserved communities. However, a pressing challenge remains the absence of reliable electricity in Grand Bassa County. Without a proper power source, they cannot operate the essential medical equipment and provide the level of care their patients deserve.
Through their work, Henry and Gormah continue to inspire others with their unwavering dedication to health, compassion, and community service.
A Rural Africa Where Distance from a City Never Means Distance from Healthcare Where Every Village Has Access to Dignified, Quality Medical Treatment
Empowering Communities to Overcome Challenges and Build a Brighter, More Equitable Future Together
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Build Medical Infrastructure
Constructing clinics and medical centers in rural communities to provide essential healthcare services.
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Provide Medical Supplies & Equipment
A clinic without supplies is just a building. We deliver the medical equipment, medications, and tools healthcare workers need to actually save lives.
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Educate on Preventive Care
We train both patients and providers in preventive healthcare practices, breaking cycles of disease before they start and building health literacy in underserved regions.
A Legacy of Empowerment and Transformative Impact
The Journey Home
Henry and Gormah Gwagee visit Buchanan and confront the stark reality: their hometown has virtually no accessible healthcare infrastructure.
First Steps
Care Africa Medical Foundation officially launches. The first free health fair serves hundreds in a borrowed school building proving the desperate need.
Growing Momentum
Two major health fairs in March and September bring medical screenings, treatments, and hope to Own Your Own and New Buchanan communities. Lines form before sunrise.
Perseverance Through Crisis
Despite global pandemic challenges, CAMF conducts its December health fair, demonstrating unwavering commitment to Grand Bassa County residents.
Official Recognition
The County Health Officer of Grand Bassa County formally requests CAMF to construct a permanent medical center a testament to community trust and proven impact.
Building the Future
Ground breaks on CAMF's first comprehensive medical center in Grand Bassa County .s The medical center nears completion with plans for 12 different departments, from obstetrics to dental care services previously unavailable within 50+ miles.
Your skills, time, or resources can directly change lives in rural Liberia.
EMPOWERING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES
The People Behind the Mission
Gabriel N. Sallor - PA, BSc Health Sciences
Officer in Charge Gabriel N. Sallor is the current Officer in Charge of Care Africa Medical Foundation in Grand Bassa County. He has over 10 years of experience in emergency, internal, and outpatient care and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical services while promoting community health in Liberia. Gabriel is passionate about networking and learning from global experiences to further enhance his clinical expertise and improve healthcare outcomes in his community.
Raymond Rupel Cassell
Administrator Raymond Rupel Cassell was born in Kakata City, Margibi County, Liberia, West Africa in 1957. As a child Raymond showed a keen interest in learning and spent much of his time developing his surroundings. After completing his primary and secondary education in Margibi county, he pursued a higher education in Monrovia where he attended and obtained AA And BSc in Accounting from Leigh Sherman Community college and United Methodist University in 2010 and 2015. Also obtained certificate in Economic and commerce from Trans World Tutorial college in 1982, certificate in project management from the Liberia Institute of Public administration. Raymond has worked with the ministry of education as an instructor for six years, ministry of Health as hospital administrator for sixteen years, and Liberian National Red Cross Society as administrator for fourteen years. Presently he’s the administrator of Care Africa Medical Foundation Health Center.
Prince James Kaye, Jr.
Office Manager My name is Prince James Kaye, Jr. ,first born for both parents, Mr. James Kaye, Sr and Ms. Mamie N. Washington and senior to three siblings. I am a devoted Christian and married to Mrs. Omarious K Teah-Kaye and blessed with a son. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and Mathematics from the United Methodist University and along with other certificates in various disciplines from other institutions. Prior to my current role, I have served as a Mathematics and Economics Teacher, Finance Officer, Youth Leader, and Administrator, among other positions. I feel blessed to be a part of the great and inspiring team at the Care Africa Medical Foundation Health Center.Core Values Driving Positive Change
We don’t follow trendy nonprofit models. We follow what works for the people of Grand Bassa County.
Community-Led Solutions
Local health officials told us what they needed. We listened. The medical center isn't our idea imposed on a community, it's their vision that we're helping build.
Permanent Over Temporary
Health fairs create immediate impact, but medical centers create generational change. We invest in infrastructure that will serve great-grandchildren not yet born.
Dignity in Care
No one should travel four hours on unpaved roads for a basic prescription. No mother should deliver her baby without medical supervision. Healthcare is a human right, not an urban privilege.
Accountability to Those We Serve
We're a 501(c)(3), yes, but more importantly, we're accountable to the families in Buchanan who trusted us with their health and their hope.