By: Problyn J. Alpha
As part of its annual “Feed the Poor” humanitarian initiative, the leadership of New Harvest Global Ministries has extended love, compassion, and the spirit of Christmas to inmates and personnel of the Sefadu Correctional Centre in Koidu City, Kono District. The ministry also extended a similar gesture to pupils of the Koidu School for the Blind, demonstrating its commitment to supporting some of society’s most vulnerable groups.
Food and non-food items distributed at both the Sefadu Correctional Centre and the Koidu School for the Blind included garri, sugar, toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, and clothing for female inmates. The clothing items were a special contribution from the ministry’s leadership in Kono District.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, the District Team Leader and Strategic Coordinator of New Harvest Global Ministries in Kono District, Rev. Thomas Kallay, told this medium that assorted food and non-food items were distributed to at least 468 inmates and 50 correctional centre personnel at the Sefadu Correctional Centre.
He explained that the humanitarian initiative forms an integral part of the ministry’s routine interventions spearheaded by the Global Team Leader of New Harvest Global Ministries, Rev. Shodankeh Johnson, aimed at supporting the poor, the less privileged, beggars, destitute persons, and other disadvantaged groups across the country.
According to Rev. Kallay, Christmas is a special season of love, sharing, and generosity, which inspired the ministry to bring hope and joy to beneficiaries who often feel forgotten by society. He added that the gesture aligns with the ministry’s December 2025 theme, “Rich Generosity,” drawn from Philippians 4:15-19.
Rev. Kallay emphasized that New Harvest Global Ministries practices a holistic approach to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, following His example by addressing both the spiritual and physical needs of people.
He further disclosed that similar humanitarian gestures were extended to other correctional centres across the country, including Bo, Mattru Jong, Moyamba, Pujehun, Kenema, Kailahun, Makeni, Mafanta, Magburaka, Kabala, Kambia, and Port Loko.
Concluding, Rev. Kallay encouraged inmates and pupils of the Koidu School for the Blind to remain hopeful and courageous despite their present circumstances, stressing that their current situation does not define their future. He reaffirmed that “there is ability in disability.”
The Deputy Manager of the Sefadu Correctional Centre, O/C Kandeh Johnson Turay, expressed profound appreciation to New Harvest Global Ministries for what he described as a timely and much-needed gesture. He appealed to the ministry and other humanitarian organizations and individuals to continue supporting the correctional centre.
Similarly, the Deputy Head Teacher of the Koidu School for the Blind, Jacob Libbie, thanked the ministry for the kind gesture and offered prayers for God’s continued blessings and provision upon the ministry and its leadership.
Meanwhile, beneficiaries at both the Sefadu Correctional Centre and the Koidu School for the Blind erupted in jubilation upon receiving the assorted food and non-food items. They collectively appealed to philanthropists, corporate institutions, NGOs, and well-meaning citizens in Kono District and beyond to support their institutions in addressing ongoing challenges.
Members of the ministry present once again reaffirmed New Harvest Global Ministries’ unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, compassion, and inclusive development, particularly during festive seasons.
