Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 24, 2026: Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP) has successfully concluded a three-day Staff and Volunteers Retreat, held from August 20–22, under the theme “Reflection, Learning and Organizational Review.” The retreat brought together staff and community volunteers to assess the organization’s 2025/2026 program work and chart the way forward for its community service initiatives.
Opening the retreat, Chief Executive Officer Rev. Prince Tommy Williams described the gathering as more than an organizational meeting, but a moment of pause and reflection. He acknowledged the challenges faced during the past year, including pressures, misunderstandings, and disappointments, yet emphasized that the vision of LNP remains strong.
“For more than three decades, Lifeline has continued to serve individuals, families and communities across Sierra Leone. Through our education, health, leadership training, agriculture and livelihood programmes, we have touched the lives of more than 20,000 people,” Rev. Williams said. He stressed that the organization’s true achievements lie not in numbers but in the lives transformed — children educated, youths skilled, families supported, women accessing healthcare, and communities finding their voice.
He commended staff for their resilience and sacrifice, often working with limited resources, and urged them to embody LNP’s STEADI values: Serving the Community, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Do Not Turn a Blind Eye, and Integrity.
Finance Director Mohamed Turay presented on financial policies and project management, highlighting value for money, fair competition, fraud prevention, and compliance with donor requirements. Administrative Director Philemon S. Kamara reinforced LNP’s safeguarding policy, stressing the organization’s commitment to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
The retreat concluded with intensive departmental reflections, where facilitators and heads of units outlined achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions across health, education, and community empowerment programmes.
Since its establishment in 1996, Lifeline Nehemiah Projects has expanded operations to eight districts, working in both urban and rural settings to address community-identified needs. The retreat reaffirmed its mission to continue serving marginalized and underserved populations across Sierra Leone.