The Jorg Wolf Foundation, in partnership with Human Aktiv of the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) Mission Aid, has distributed food and essential non-food items worth approximately €10,000 to hundreds of vulnerable people across Sierra Leone, bringing much-needed relief to communities struggling with rising food prices and the challenges of the rainy season.
The humanitarian outreach reached beneficiaries at the Kpatema Elderly Home in Moyamba District, Grafton in the Western Area, Bombali School for the Blind and Kapethe Village in Bombali District, Njegbwema Town and Bandajuma Sinneh, the Blind School RTI in Kenema District, and Yamandu in Bo District.
The distribution exercise was coordinated by Josephine Gbakie and Joseph Ngegbai, who travelled alongside District Elders and representatives of the Church’s Apostles to ensure the donations reached those most in need. The outreach was conducted under the supervision of Working Area Apostles, Briama Saffa, Abu Bangura, Thaimu Kargbo and Saidu.
Speaking during the distribution, Joseph Ngegbai said the initiative reflected the Church’s commitment to serving humanity through practical acts of compassion.
“As Scripture teaches, it is more blessed to give than to receive. This mission is love in action, restoring dignity, bringing hope and reminding our brothers and sisters that they are precious in God’s eyes. In these difficult times, when many struggle to meet their daily needs, we stand together as one family in Christ, affirming that no one should be forgotten or left behind,” he said.
At the Blind School RTI in Kenema District, beneficiary Marie Kallon expressed appreciation for the continued support from the Church and its partners.
“This food helps us live another day,” she said. “The rainy season makes life even harder, but whenever the Church comes, we feel God’s love and gain renewed strength to continue caring for our children.”
In Njegbwema Town, residents also welcomed the assistance. Community representative, Sahr Borbor, described the donation as a lifeline during a difficult period.
“Times are hard, but this support gives us strength,” he said. “The rains often destroy our small harvests, leaving families with very little to eat. Today, we have not only received food but also love and encouragement. Though the benefactors may not know us personally, they have shown that they truly care.”
Sahr Borbor added that the presence of Church leaders reassured the community that their struggles had not gone unnoticed.
“We are poor people, but today we feel rich in kindness. The Church has given us hope to face tomorrow,” he said.
At the Bombali School for the Blind, Ibrahim Sesay thanked the Foundation and the Church for their unwavering support.
“We may be blind, but today we feel seen,” he said. “Blindness makes survival difficult, especially during the rainy season. We depend on others and many times we are forgotten. This donation reminds us that we are not alone.”
He commended the consistency of the Church’s humanitarian outreach, noting that the institution continues to remember vulnerable communities every year.
In Grafton, Patrick Kamara praised the New Apostolic Church for standing with disadvantaged families during difficult times.
“The New Apostolic Church always remembers us,” he said. “The rains flood our homes, food becomes scarce and sickness increases. Today’s donation has brought relief and reminded us that the Church is truly our family.”
Beyond its annual Hungry and Needy Project, the Jorg Wolf Foundation has continued to finance humanitarian and development initiatives across Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire. Its support includes the construction of schools, toilets, water wells, scholarships and sanitation facilities aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
For many beneficiaries, the New Apostolic Church remains one of the few faith-based organizations that consistently extend assistance year after year, providing not only material support but also hope and encouragement.
The latest outreach by the Jorg Wolf Foundation and Human Aktiv was more than a charitable exercise; it was a powerful expression of compassion, solidarity and faith. At a time when economic hardship and the rainy season continue to place immense pressure on vulnerable families, the initiative restored hope and dignity to hundreds of beneficiaries. Beyond the food and essential supplies distributed, the outreach delivered a reassuring message that the most vulnerable members of society have not been forgotten, reaffirming the importance of sustained humanitarian support and community solidarity.
