Bo, which is the second largest city in Sierra Leone, once held hopes of modernization with the development of a railroad system and public secondary school at the turn of the 20th century. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed when the railroad shut down in 1974 and the civil war erupted in 1992. Now, with approximately 25% of the city living in extreme poverty, desperate people turn to homicide, armed robbery and home invasion just to survive.
Into-Africa has had the opportunity to assist in establishing eight churches throughout the city of Bo that strive to improve the lives of its citizens. The second of the eight centers was established in the township of Kandeh in 2005 by Pastor Albert Freeman. Over the last 4 years, Pastor Freeman's efforts have been so successful that Kandeh town's congregation has surpassed its building's capacity.
It is Into-Africa's hope to build a site in Kandeh town that will accommodate 400-500 people and also provide housing for Pastor Freeman and his family. The cost of this project is about $25,000.