A remarkable story of interfaith cooperation and community-led development in Majama, where Christian and Muslim community members worked together to establish a faith-based community center.
What happened
Activity overview
In 2026, Dream Big for Children Organization (DBC) invited New Harvest Global Ministries Support Department to visit Majama Community to discuss how the community could collaborate in establishing a church and supporting faith-based community development initiatives. During the visit, meetings were held with community leaders, elders, youth representatives, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for church planting and spiritual growth within the community.
During the visit, meetings were held with community leaders, elders, youth representatives, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for church planting and spiritual growth within the community. The ministry encouraged interested residents to begin regular worship gatherings and Bible study sessions as a foundation for developing a local Christian fellowship.
What made this experience particularly meaningful was the positive response from the community. Although many of the community stakeholders were Muslims, they warmly welcomed the visitors and viewed the initiative as an opportunity to learn more about Christian beliefs, traditions, and practices. Community members participated respectfully in discussions and expressed their support for religious coexistence and mutual understanding.
The spirit of unity demonstrated by the people of Majama reflects Sierra Leone's long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. As relationships grew stronger, Muslim community members offered practical support to their Christian neighbors by helping identify and prepare a location where Christians could gather for worship and fellowship.
This remarkable act of cooperation highlighted the strong bonds that exist between people of different faiths in Sierra Leone. It demonstrated that communities can work together in peace and respect while supporting one another's spiritual and social development.
Dream Big for Children Organization remains committed to promoting community development, religious harmony, and opportunities for all people to grow in faith, understanding, and mutual respect.
What we did
Hands-on support
The ministry encouraged interested residents to begin regular worship gatherings and Bible study sessions as a foundation for developing a local Christian fellowship. What made this experience particularly meaningful was the positive response from the community.
Why it matters
Community impact
Although many of the community stakeholders were Muslims, they warmly welcomed the visitors and viewed the initiative as an opportunity to learn more about Christian beliefs, traditions, and practices. Community members participated respectfully in discussions and expressed their support for religious coexistence and mutual understanding. The spirit of unity demonstrated by the people of Majama reflects Sierra Leone's long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. As relationships grew stronger, Muslim community members offered practical support to their Christian neighbors by helping identify and prepare a location where Christians could gather for worship and fellowship. This remarkable act of cooperation highlighted the strong bonds that exist between people of different faiths in Sierra Leone. It demonstrated that communities can work together in peace and respect while supporting one another's spiritual and social development. Dream Big for Children Organization remains committed to promoting community development, religious harmony, and opportunities for all people to grow in faith, understanding, and mutual respect.