About the organization: Empowers the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo to build a sustainable future for themselves by sharing practical procedures and techniques with Congolese medical professionals. Also provides daily necessities to those without access.

From organization website: Upright Africa is a US 501(c)(3) supporting healthcare and education in African communities. Operates programs in Sierra Leone and other African countries. Welcomes volunteer healthcare professionals, educators, and lay supporters. Upright Africa (uprightafrica.org) is a US/Sierra Leone non-profit dedicated to providing healthcare, education, and humanitarian aid to underserved Sierra Leonean communities, particularly children, women, and persons with disabilities. Sierra Leone has one of the world's highest maternal and neonatal mortality rates and significant healthcare workforce shortages following civil war and the West African Ebola outbreak. Operates partnerships with Sierra Leonean hospitals, clinics, schools, churches, and community-based organizations. Programs include short-term medical mission trips, equipment donation, training of local healthcare workers, school sponsorships, vocational training, women's empowerment, food and clothing distribution, clean water initiatives, and humanitarian relief. Health services include primary medical care, women's health (maternal and reproductive health), pediatric care, surgical care, dental services, vision care, malaria/TB programs, malnutrition treatment, mental health support, and health education. Welcomes US, Sierra Leonean diaspora, and international volunteer physicians (multiple specialties), surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, midwives, and lay support volunteers.

Healthcare services: infectious diseases, surgery general, nutrition, family medicine, pediatric surgery.