Paynesville – A faith-based Christian organization Word of Life International (WLI) has given vital food and non-food items to 35 vulnerable senior citizens in the Pipeline Road, Bassa Town Community of Paynesville, as a touching Christmas gesture to fight elder poverty and social neglect.
The donation, made through WLI’s Ageing Support Project, demonstrates the organization’s dedication to Christian principles of love, compassion, and service, especially with regard to elderly parents who find it difficult to meet their basic necessities in the face of growing financial hardship.
To lessen their burden over the Christmas season, each recipient received a 25 kilogram bag of rice, cooking oil, Vita, cash for transportation, and other necessities. Along with promoting greater government involvement in the welfare of the elderly, the program aims to raise awareness of the growing problem of elder abuse, neglect, and poverty.
WLI Ageing Project Support Coordinator and focal person Ms. Rebecca K.G. Nyamndo spoke during the presentation, describing the donation as a continuation of the organization’s long-term mission to guarantee that senior individuals live happy, healthy, and dignified lives.
“Our vision is to see old folks healthy and excited. We are starting with 35 beneficiaries, but our goal is to reach 500 elderly people across all 15 counties and eventually extend the project to neighboring countries,” Ms. Nyamndo said, noting plans to establish safe homes for physically challenged elderly persons.
She also said that the organization’s CEO, whose enthusiasm for humanitarian work continues to propel the endeavor, served as the inspiration for the project, which was started on October 20, 2022. “This Christmas donation is a token of love from our CEO, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. It is also his anticipation to expand this project to Guinea, Sierra Leone, and beyond,” she added, while expressing gratitude to partners and investors supporting the Ageing Support Project.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Augustine K. Ndorbor, WLI Program Manager, and Rev. Anderson F. Vanwen, Sr., Senior Pastor and National Overseer of WLI, thanked the CEO and partners for their steadfast support. During the holiday season, they advised the elderly recipients to prioritize their health, stay in prayer, and make sure their homes are safe.
“God must remain the cornerstone of your lives. Please be mindful of your health and surroundings, and ensure your children remain at home during this season to avoid unnecessary risks,” they advised.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Aloysius Tokpa expressed heartfelt appreciation to WLI and its partners, describing the support as a source of renewed hope and encouragement.
“We thank WLI for looking in our direction. This support has strengthened us and inspired hope. Our prayer is that God will continue to bless the Executive Director and partners and that their resources will never run dry,” Mr. Tokpa said, pledging that beneficiaries would heed advice on health, cleanliness, and family care.
Founded in 1998, Word of Life International operates as a faith-based non-profit organization with a U.S. branch. It is accredited by the Government of Liberia as an international NGO and obtained consultative status with the United Nations in 2018.
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