This was our visit to the juvenile prison in Sierra Leone. It was a real eye-opener for us, as we’ve done every other effort in giving back to our communities and to our beloved Sierra Leone, through feeding programs, sustainable programs, computer literacy and educational programs, with the prison being the only one that was remaining. Because of privacy and confidentiality we were only allowed to take few pictures from behind.
Hope for Lives visited the Juvenile Prison, provided food for the entire inmates, prayed and counseled with them.
I don’t know if there’s a similar verse in the Quran, but the Bible, in Matthew 25:35-40, says “when I was hungry you fed me, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink, a stranger you invited me, naked you clothed me, sick and in the hospital you cared for me and in prison you visited”. We’re thankful and to God be the glory!!!
Unfortunately, the system has forgotten about some of them and they’ve been locked up for about 4 to 5 years as a result of delayed trials. The youngest inmate was about 11 to 12 years old.
For now all they need is counseling, personal hygiene supplies, and once in a while a visit. Some inmates are from the provinces and some from within the city. For reasons of distance and access, most of them have not been able to maintain contact with their families.
Please we’re pleading to everyone visiting Sierra Leone or leaving in Sierra Leone, if by chance you have it in your heart, please make it possible to visit these inmates, as all they need is encouragement and hope.
