We have been given some wonderful supplies from people like Sussex for Africa, NHS disposed equipment, Shoe Aid and more. Yesterday we took the opportunity to meet up with friends in Freetown who continue to face some incredible hardship. There we could could share some of this blessing. In 2006 with Mission Direct, we built accommodation for the Hastings Polio…

When you think about where to live, what do you think of? Friends and family, where my work is, what sort of community, country or town, detached or not – we have so many choices. One of the key factors in our decision is affordability. A family or individual currently living in a slum has less choice, yet the have…

Just over a year ago Alex Finch from Hampshire came to volunteer with us. His trip was cut short as COVID meant airlines shut down. It turned out he picked up COVID and our village was one of the first to have some quarantine in this country. A year later he is back! Alex gets what we are trying to…

We have had the honour of Santiago (Columbia) and Amanda (Brazil) with us for 3 days sharing about their anti- virus values program. What an inspiration. One of the most difficult parts of what we are doing is addressing mindsets of those who have moved to Destiny. The brokenness of trauma and war, the lack of critical thinking through education,…

So many in our society do not know life without electricity. Many in the world don’t know life with consistent power. Its expensive and yet such a core element in developing an economy, even a new Destiny Village. Yesterday was a landmark day. Power is a real challenge in Sierra Leone, especially if the national grid does not reach you….