Mr. Jarka, chairman of the War Effected Amputee Association in Freetown, shows his proficiency by writing his name using his upper limb prostheses.

Local casting of aluminum bar will allow the manufacture of lower limb prosthetic components in Sierra Leone.

Mambud Samai (fourth from left) is the Coordinator of the Single Leg Amputee Sports Club (SLASC). He also provides some coaching for the team in Makeni.

On the beach in Freetown, a game of soccer is fast and played seriously.

After the game, both sides celebrate their efforts and the personalities of the individual team members are on full display.

The Makeni amputee soccer club draws a large crowd, including many children of the amputees’ families.

Prosthetic socks donated by Knit-Rite Corporation are distributed to members of the Makeni amputee soccer club following the game.

The Stucco Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Makeni was severely damaged during the civil war. In the background, the refurbished workshop provides custom shoes for leprosy victims.

Children say "Snap me!" for a photo. Amidst the widespread poverty, the children’s smiles and energy give hope for improvement in Sierra Leone.

As a result of the civil war, scores of rural citizens fled to Freetown for safety. Poor living conditions and nutrition are the norm for many families living in the numerous shanty towns in Freetown.

Ray Pye with Abu Sesay, a young amputee in need of corrective surgery and a new prosthesis.