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Bethany House Orphanage
Saclepea, Liberia
Mother Rebekah Dargbeh and her late husband Henry loved children. During the Liberian civil war (1989-1997) and the Ebola outbreak (2014-2015) they readily opened their doors to receive the children whose parents had passed away.
The buildings within the orphanage compound were originally made from kiln dried mud bricks with a thin coat of cement to protect the mud. Over time, weather and rain deteriorated the bricks and eventually many of the original buildings become unfit to live in.
Bethany House Orphanage was acquired by WEO in 2017, when Dr. Arnold visited the site and promised Mot. Rebekah to help restore the orphanage to allow continued lodging and care for the many orphans that resided there. Since that time, improvements to the site have been on-going to allow the orphanage to remain open and maintain full accreditation status with the Liberian Ministry of Gender and Child Protection Services.
Recent Renovations
New Boy's Dormitory
In 2023, severe rains and wind caused irreparable damage to the Boy's dormitory at the Bethany House Orphanage.
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Shown above is the final phase of the work to complete the roof and stairs to the 2nd floor. This building is currently large enough with a single story to house the boys, so we will hold off on expanding the building upward.
WEO thanks all those that contributed in prayer and through financial support.
Bethany Orphanage Entrance Gate
In 2022, WEO funded the Bethany House perimeter wall project, by constructing a tall (8') wall around the entire orphanage compound including a custom built gate made from fabricated steel. This helped significantly in protecting the children and property with the compound.
Two Story School Building
From 2021 to present, WEO has been working to fund and build this new two-story school building for the 60+ children residing at the orphanage. It is receiving a coat of paint and a railing to provide safety for the children.
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Soon the building will allow K-12 classes to be conducted and may even allow children from the local neighborhood to attend and learn Christian based scholastic studies.
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The high school is being named the Olive Estelle Barney high school in honor and memory of a dear WEO supporter.
New Church Building
A new church building was constructed on the Bethany House Orphanage grounds to allow the orphans as well as local residents from neighboring villages to attend. This church is expected to hold a congregation of over 200 people.
Bunk Beds
WEO received a shipment of 90 bunkbeds, some of which were sent to the Bethany House to replace the beds that were in poor condition. The children are so excited to have these nice sturdy bunks with clean mattresses, sheets, pillows and blankets!