Sierra Leone Episcopal Area

Sinnika A. Bangura (right), a staffer at the Lowell and Ruth Gess United Methodist Church Eye Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone, applies dilating eye drops to a young child with the support of his parents. The eye drops are administered to widen the eye pupil in preparation for examination. The United Methodist eye hospital was established in 1984 by Dr. Lowell Gess, a U.S. missionary. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

Church hospitals restore sight, health in Sierra Leone

The United Methodist Church’s medical facilities provide a wide range of care, drawing patients from neighboring countries as well.

Bishops

Bishop Humper remembered as advocate for peace

Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph C. Humper, who died last month at age 81, helped to restore peace following civil war in his country.

Poverty

Loaves of bread will help provide financial support for women in Sierra Leone. Screengrab courtesy of United Women in Faith, by UM News.

Bakery supports women in Sierra Leone

A bakery financed by United Women in Faith will provide economic opportunities for women in Sierra Leone. “The bakery is a legacy that will be profitable to the women today and to generations to come.”

Mission and Ministry

Raymond Kabbah (right), a tutor in Taiama Enterprise Academy’s engineering department, displays a set of state-of-the-art diagnostic tools his department recently received from Operation Classroom, a United Methodist organization supported by U.S. churches in the Indiana Conference The academy is the Sierra Leone Conference’s first hybrid vocational and entrepreneurship school. Kabbah said he believes the equipment is going to be a big boost to his department. Photo by Phileas Jusu, UM News.

Solar electricity enhances growth at church academy

The Sierra Leone Conference’s first hybrid vocational and entrepreneurship school envisions new opportunities for students and staff with the addition of 24/7 solar-powered electricity.

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