Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone A Beneficiary receives follow up counselling from the Medical Attendant I could not afford the cost of panadol (pain killer) until I joined GLCS I was captured young and made a bush wife. I had sleeping problems and did not want to talk about it with anyone. I like my blue uniform because it identifies me with other participants at the centre.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Nurse’s encouragement lightens GLCS client.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Victoria (not her real name) is a Victim of war violence at the Mile 47 Amputee Camp I was wounded on both hands, raped and displaced I have no fitted limbs to aid me in doing house chores I share house with other amputees but we are always broke I go to the big towns to beg, do other things to earn a living

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Vent had the veins cut in her right hand I was wounded on both hands I earn my living through begging in the big towns I also help sell products for other women to earn a living I have three children who do not go to school and they have no father

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Jab another victim at the camp, breast feeds her child I was pregnant (with daughter on my right) when I was caught by the rebels on 6 th January,1999 I am a single amputee with three children My husband works in another town while I am left to care for the children and the home

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Jab Playing with her kids

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Joe (not his real name) had both his hands Amputated I earn my living and support my family through backyard gardening, using artificial limbs I suffer severe pains and the inability to lift and carry objects Handicap International provided the artificial limbs I now use to earn a living. At first, I was ashamed to use the artificial limbs but with proper counselling I tried the limbs and now I think I can ‘use the hands’ again. I like using the limbs mainly while at work in my garden.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Gillo (not her real name) had her right hand Amputated I suffer the inability to carry objects and severe psychological and physical pains.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Gill carrying her baby

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Gill and her family My family lives on a low income raised from backyard gardening.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Raf is a victim of multiple rape I suffer from Vertigo-vaginal fistula (V V F)

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone A follow-up counselling session by the National Programme Coordinator and the Documentation Officer at the amputee camp, Masiaka (Mile 47). A follow-up counselling session at the amputee camp, Masiaka (Mile 37).

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Tome a beneficiary at the Life Skills Training Center at Njala I suffered rape during the war and I am now presently a sexual reproductive health case. After counselling and treatment I have noticed a reduction in abdominal pains and an improved social status.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Fanti another beneficiary at the Life Skills Training Center at Njala I suffered rape and abduction during the war. I was presents with abdominal pains and frequent discharges. After a period of treatment and counselling there is marked improvement in the severity of pains and an improvement in self esteem.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Ayan a trainee doing practical test at the Life Skill Training Center I was tortured during the war by rebels. By end of the war I lacked confidence in the future. I suffered abdominal pains and difficulty in forming relationships. At present, I am learning tailoring and other useful skills with a better outlook on life.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Beneficiaries at the Life Skills Training Center in Freetown carrying out practical work Many of the youths at GLCS Centre Lumley, were commercial sex workers who are now learning useful skills to enable them leave the sex trade. Gara dyeing is one profitable ways of earning a living. Most of them present with sexual and reproductive health problems. Many have been treated by the contracted gynaecologist and are making improvement in their sex life.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone The Life Skills Training Center Supervisor with a product of the practical work GLCS counsellor and trainer inspects work of the trainees

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone Mab and other beneficiaries at the Life Skills Training Center in Freetown Gara tie-dyeing and batik work in progress. Formerly rejected by their communities these youths are now contributing to community development in their own small ways.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone A display of the practical work done at the Life Skills Training Center in Freetown

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone A cross section of Njala University Secondary School students with the National Programme Coordinator participating in a workshop organized and facilitated by GLCS GLCS holds close meeting with high school adolescents discussing HIV/AIDS and counselling them on other areas of their lives. Most of the SSS 3 pupils at this meeting are Liberian refugees.

Graceland Counselling Services Sierra Leone A cross section of Njala University Secondary School Students participating in a Psychosocial workshop organized by GLCS SSS 3 pupils at Njala writing notes on the current situation analysis, including locally available services, on HIV/AIDS in Sierra Leone, organized by GLCS