As I wondered round Destiny Village I felt inspired. The 4 new school classrooms and 4 new homes I had not seen caused me to realise again this opportunity to see lives transformed. The children that will walk the classrooms will have an excellent education and who knows, one could one day be President. The work that many had put…

So, after a year away I arrived back home to Destiny Village last night. The documentation and over £400 having been spent on COVID tests (having been vaccinated!) enabled a straight forward journey. Andrew, our village chief met me at the airport which was a real joy. Also wonderful to meet with Dave Metcalfe and Chase Wilsey from Gateway Church…

Today was a special day. The Minister of Energy sent 11 solar street lights which will light up key areas of Destiny Village. This is also the first time the government has helped us by a practical gift, since we began 6 years ago. We are truly grateful. It also means a lot to our residents to see a visible…

I wrote this blog for my church and thought I might share it with you Do you know your life’s passion and work with a determination to live it out?  I believe it wise to build life on principle.  In my early 20’s I came across a survey of 90-year olds.  They said if you had your life again what…

We are thrilled to announce the Ben Okagbue (pictured here with myself and 2 trustees Dr Clive Thursfield and Dr Rebekah Taylor), has been appointed as our Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will arrive in Freetown on 5 September to take up his leading in country role with Home Leone. Ben spent his teenage years in Freetown and comes with…

We were delighted to welcome the Alhaji Kanja Sesay and Dr Eldred Tunde Taylor, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Energy to our village. Joined by their team they were amazed at what they saw and we noted how determined they were to help and support us. We had a wonderful time as residents shared their experience as they toured…