Christian Orphanage

Like many of the orphanages Mercy Ships became connected with during the Liberia field service, the staff at Christian Orphanage were doing the best they could to care for their 45 children, ranging in age from 2-16, with the little they had. Due to inadequate provision, the Liberian government was preparing to shut down the orphanage. The Elliott family along with Cliff Jones, Mel and Sue Somersall, and Mark Arulia wanted to help rebuild the orphanage, which had no dormitories, while also providing the kids with marketable skills.

With the help of supporters, Mercy Ships crew were able build a boy’s dormitory, and the girl’s dormitory was also rebuilt. Red Cross donated a well. The older boys were enrolled in a VO-TECH school run by Living Waters Ministry, and some of the girls learned to sew, with sewing machines donated to the orphanage. Additionally, bunk beds were built, food has been donated, and land has been secured. A ten-room school is under construction, and agriculture development has been taught. All of this occurred while relationships with the kids grew, showing them a God who provides, not just physically but for the whole child.

Christian Orphanage Photo Gallery.