State Department grants funds to World Hope International for trafficking shelter
World Hope International (WHI) has been awarded another grant from the State Department to continue its shelter in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone
The edges of the field
Kenton and Autumn Hofer, South Dakota farmers, have found a way to support farmers in other countries. Other farmers, churches, and individuals have joined in this practical way to help farmers.
The Ebola fight enters final phase
The Ebola battle enters its final phase in Sierra Leone. There is good news, but the heroic Ebola fighters risk their lives and need the tools to finish the job amidst the trauma and hunger.
Hero with a thousand faces
An Atlas Productions video documents “Ebola Fighters,” brave heroes of the African disease outbreak. World Hope International and The Wesleyan Church have partnered to tell the story.
Video of Ebola supply container arrival
The Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund is helping send several shipping containers supplying the ongoing Ebola battle in Sierra Leone. This flying drone video records the arrival of a container.
Top 10 Wesleyan news stories for 2014
Have you read the most-clicked stories posted on Wesleyan.org in 2014?
Ebola update from Sierra Leone
World Hope Organization reports that Sierra Leone remains the worst-affected country in regards to Ebola. But Wesleyans are making a difference in helping fight the disease.
Time for prayer and fasting for Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma asked the nation to carry out a week of fasting and prayer to end the Ebola virus epidemic, as nearly 3,000 have died in recently months.
Heroes and survivors from the Ebola battle front
Time magazine named Ebola caregivers as its 2014 “People of the Year.” Carrie Jo Cain and our Wesleyan medical staff are among those workers. Read how Mary survived the dread disease.
The moray man
Rev. Usman Fornah invited the “moray man” to a pastors gathering, knowing full well this could result in each of them being executed. The sorcerer agreed to attend.
World Hope Ebola report
News from the Ebola battle front from WHI highlights medical operations, delivery of food and water, community sensitization, and specific prayer needs. Carrie Jo Cain returned to Africa on Oct. 29.
Sierra Leonean doctor reports on Ebola crisis at Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital
The chief medical officer of Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital in Sierra Leone reports firsthand on the fight against Ebola, even sharing some survival stories.
Dr. Lyon confers with White House on Ebola crisis
Jo Anne Lyon joins a handful of faith leaders who gather with President Obama’s senior officials at the White House to discuss the Ebola crisis.
Wesleyans respond to Ebola crisis
Please accept great thanks for your many prayers and financial gifts to help fight the good fight against Ebola. While the news grows worse, we can report some good news also.
World Hope International Ebola partnership
NEW EBOLA VIDEO: World Hope International has ordered a new ambulance for help in treating Ebola patients in West Africa, and other news in the fight against the disease.
Wesleyans in the news
RVER group improving Houghton, N.Y., a Minnesota nurse travels to Ebola-ravaged Sierra Leone, Indiana college students pay hefty tip to delivery man, and more.
Global Partners Africa area leader gives important update on Ebola and other events
Bob and Brenda Bagley, Africa area director for Global Partners, report on the latest from Africa, including news from national conferences and more about the Ebola crisis in the west.
Open letter about Ebola epidemic from World Hope International CEO
The Ebola epidemic sweeping across West Africa is worsening. Nearly all of Sierra Leone’s 14 districts are now under either total or partial quarantine, with over one million people affected.
How can we pray about Ebola?
Ebola is spreading rapidly, doubling the number of cases every 20 days. A worst-case projection by the CDC suggests the possibility of over a million cases by the end of January. How do we pray?
World Hope International named award nominee in securing water for developmental project
World Hope International and partner announced project has been named an award nominee in the Securing Water for Food Grand Challenge for Development.
News on the Wesleyan Ebola crisis – September
In the still mounting Ebola crisis, Wesleyans worldwide are urged to help through faithful prayers and generous giving to the Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund.
Medical team headed to Sierra Leone to help in Ebola crisis; requests prayer
A nurse and former missionary kid in Sierra Leone, Kim Kargbo, joins Carrie Jo Cain and Dr. Diane Foley to help fight the spread of Ebola. Read about their upcoming trip and urgent prayer requests.
Ebola virus death toll continues to rise
The president of Sierra Leone has proclaimed a state of emergency as his country battles the Ebola outbreak. Read the latest, including how you can help Wesleyans in the West Africa country.
Wesleyans in danger from Ebola
The Ebola crisis in West Africa is spreading. World Hope International is operating in Sierra Leone and helping to reduce the spread of this disease. Read how you can help.
