Though much has been accomplished, much remains to be done. Groundwork on projects began before the two civil wars devastated Liberia and Sierra Leone in the 1990s.
Education is a major concern of parents, youth and the church.
In Liberia, the UM Church has over 100 schools, but only six or seven are secondary. In Sierra Leone, there are 200 primary and 20 secondary schools. Schools are totally inadequate, many have closed, many have not reopened following the conflict. Both countries depend on The United Methodist Church and others for educational opportunities. And so O.C. looks ahead.