Children in Freetown Wearing their School Uniforms

The Rains are on their way, but Kabala kids will be dry in school!!!!

PHOTO 1: Rains in Makeni, 2: Heavy Rain in Freetown, 3:Rain in Freetown

Thanks to those who, despite the economy woes in the USA, have placed the less fortunate people above themselves and continue to support Nazareth House Apostolate - the school we are building in Kabala, Sierra Leone is getting closer and closer to completion. We have received over half of the final $3K in funds needed to complete this construction project. Everything and anything you can contribute (no matter how small or big) pushes this great work to its finalization resulting in children receiving life changing education sheltered from the heavy rains in an adequate, safe structure. Rainy Season is in its infant stages presently, rest assured "the water is coming"! Donations are being accepted payable to Nazareth House Apostolate through paypal on our website (see side bar of this blog for link) and by USPS at 2216 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218. Please help to finish this building before the hard, unending rains come within a few short weeks. We are so close!

James reports of NHA rice distribution

Report from James Mansaray in Freetown: 17 June 2008

After two weeks of mourning and meditation on the demise of our beloved Nancy in United States and Alimamy in Freetown, Nazareth House Apostolate is looking on the other aspects of our work here in Sierra Leone. Death, nor trials, can take us away for what we have already started, so we always remember and put our then past behind us; focusing on what we are called to do.

In one of our older post on this blog, rice price increase here in Sierra Leone was mentioned and it is with this and from your little support, several bags were purchased and distributed among neighbours and close friends of Nazareth House Apostolate. (Photos: Mammy Barrie with donated rice & Salu Bangura family with their portion of rice assistance) It is impossible to meet all those that are hungry but we always try to do our best around us with the aim of helping more people as time goes on. Thanks to all those who contributed to make this week's distribution happen.

Back at St. Laurence House, it was all success this Weekend for our two young damsels' (Lucy & Ann Marie). They have successfully completed their Primary school education with EXCELLENT grades and now will be entering Junior high school. At the colourful ceremony, it was all smiles for me and Kadijah to see them proudly receive their certificates and prizes. They did not only address this huge crowd representing their class, they sang with the school choir, and also danced in the school's cultural dance troupe displaying their wonderful African skills. I never knew my girls were this good. I was so impressed and wished all of you were here.

Thanks to all of you - especially those who had helped pay their school fees the past years. It would be unfair not to share this joy with you all. I wish I could mention each of your names, but you all take the praise.

You guys are sowing many seeds here. With your support they have come this far and we look forward to see them in Junior high come September.

Lucy & Ann Marie Graduate into High School

Ann Marie Parker and Lucy Mansaray, daughters of James and Kadijah Mansaray graduated from the elementary school they attend in Freetown, with honors. They will begin higher education next semester. The celebration of their graduation included dancing, singing and awards received by both girls. The above pictures allow us to join in on the celebrations. We are so proud of these two girls -Lucy wants to become an accountant and Ann Marie, a lawyer. We can certainly use both of these professions in the work of Nazareth House in Sierra Leone.

Roo, as you can see in the photos, is a bit cranky. Unfortunately, he is suffering with a case of internal parasites, i.e. worms. We have sent pumpkin seeds and are seeking help to find adequate pharmaceutical to also send to him.

Visited the Nazareth House Store lately?

Have you been to our www.cafepress.com/nazarethhouse online store lately? Check out our tote bags, tee-shirts, coffee mugs, beer steins and more. Make a difference in the lives of those suffering in Sierra Leone while building awareness of Nazareth House in style: for every purchase you make, a portion donation is made directly to Nazareth House Apostolate for the work in Sierra Leone.

Photos from Freetown Funeral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional African photo of body in coffin, St. Luke's Church funeral for Alimamy and the huge following of grievers at his funeral and graveside. This is not the usual funeral, Alimamy is given this lavish funeral as a gesture of love and respect for all he has done for the poor and sick in his beloved Salone. Most cannot afford a funeral or definitely not a coffin as nice as this one.