Jorg Wolf Foundation Restores Dignity to Forgotten Communities

In Sierra Leone, where rising food prices and with the rainy season make survival harder each day, the Jorg Wolf Foundation and Human Aktiv of the New Apostolic Church (NACI) Mission Aid has once again stepped forward in bringing hope and relief. With food and essential non-food items valued at around Ten thousand Euros (€10,000), the Foundation reached hundreds of vulnerable people across the country, reminding them that they are not forgotten.

Beneficiaries included the Kpatema Elderly Home in the Moyamba district and Grafton village in the western area Working Area Apostle Briama Saffa. Bombali School for the Blind and Kapethe village for they vulnerable in the Bombali district working area of Ap.Abu Bangura. Njegbwema Town and Bandajuma Sinneh working area Apostle Thaimu Kargbo. Blind School RTI in Kenema District and Yamandu Bo district for the vulnerable Working Area Apostle Saidu. The donation team, led by Josephine Gbakie and Joseph Ngegbai traveled with District Elders and representatives of the Apostles to each community turning the outreach into a ceremony of thanksgiving and renewed faith.

Speaking on behalf of the Church, Joseph Ngegbai expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve: “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.”

Marie Kallon stood quietly among the children of the Kenema blind school, her voice trembling with emotion. “We thank the Church and the JWF/Human Aktiv” she said, “this food helps us live another day.” For them, the donation was not just about meals but also about dignity and the ability to care for children who are blind and have no one else to turn to.

She explained how the rainy season often worsens their struggles, adding that with the support from the church, they felt a renewed strength to keep caring for them. “The Church has been with us many times,” she said, “and each time they come, we feel God’s love.”

In Njegbwema town Kono District, Sahr Borbor stated that times are hard, “but this support gives us strength.”  He narrated how the rainy season washes away their small harvests, leaving families with little to eat. For them the donation was a lifeline in a season of despair.

He recalled that the gathering was not just for the food but the love shared among us. The presence of the Church leaders gave us confidence that our struggles were seen and heard.

Borbor thanked not only the local Church but also to the benefactors. “They do not know us, but they care for us,” he said.

He ended with a simple reflection: “We are poor people, but today we feel rich in kindness. The Church has given us hope to face tomorrow.”

At the Bombali School for the Blind, Ibrahim Sesay spoke with heartfelt sincerity. “We may be blind, but today we feel seen,” he said.

He explained how blindness makes survival harder, especially during the rainy season. “We cannot farm, we cannot see the roads,” he said. “We depend on others, and many times we are forgotten.” The donation reminded us that we are not alone.

Sesay expressed gratitude for the consistency of the Church’s support. “Each year they come,” he said. “They never forget us. That is why we thank them with all our hearts.”

In Grafton Town, Patrick Kamara spoke with emotion. “The New Apostolic Church always remember us,” he said. “We are grateful.”  He explained how life is difficult, especially during the rainy season. “The rains flood our homes, food is scarce, and sickness comes,” he said. “But today, we feel cared for.” The donation was a relief in the midst of hardship.

He expressed deep appreciation for the support from the church. That is why we call the church our Family.”

Apart from the Hungry and Needy Project, the foundation in Germany has consistently funded relief and other projects like schools, toilet, water wells, scholarships and washer lots not only in Sierra Leone but also in Guinea, Liberia, and Ivory Coast. For many, the New Apostolic Church stands out as one of the few religious bodies that reliably comes to their aid, year after year.

In a country, where hardship is deepened by the rains and economic strain, this act of compassion was more than charity, it was a ceremony of hope, a reminder that faith and humanity can bring light even in the storm.