Crewmembers had the privilege to facilitate English classes for a group of refugees. The two classes, one intermediate class and one beginner class, were led by onboard teachers and assisted by other crewmembers on a regular basis in a volunteer centre.
When the crewmembers got to meet the classes, the language barrier seemed challenging but, as Eric Unruh (USA) explains, “We had no trouble getting the men involved as they were just as eager to learn as we were to teach. Overall, teaching these Sudanese refugees was a wonderful experience because we were able to help a group struggling to get jobs in an English-speaking context.”
Head teacher Jan Arrowsmith (England) adds, “It has been an amazing opportunity – the gift of education is huge. Our input into the lives of these men will give them the motivation to keep studying, which will change their lives because they'll be able to get better jobs. I've just been so overwhelmed by the warmth of their relationships with us; that they've accepted us so eagerly and so well. We've made heart links with them, which I'll never forget. It's certainly been the highlight of my time on board Logos Hope!”
Committee member of the NGO Sudanese Community Malta, Haida Bashir says, “We are so excited and we are so happy about this experience with the Logos Hope crewmembers. The English lessons are really beneficial – the men coming here started literally from the scratch and I feel that they improved. There is a real change and the classes really gave them a good push up to learn English. You opened the door for them and we will promise to continue teaching them like the Logos Hope crewmembers did.”
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Valletta, Malta :: Crewmembers find a creative way to connect with people.
Valletta, Malta :: Logos Hope returns to her port of registry.
Valletta, Malta :: Logos Hope supports the work of Migrant Commission in upgrading a shelter for refugees.
In 2026, Malta sent a group of teens to Germany for the annual TeenStreet Europe event for the first time. The 11 teenagers were greatly impacted by seeing hundreds of teens gathered together to grow in their faith.
Igor undergoes transformation in his life before God can use him to serve the people he used to hate in the Cacausus region.
A young lady finds a way to engage more in the society and share God’s love with those who have never experienced it.
Searching for truth, Ahmet travels to Africa and Europe before returning to Turkey to share Jesus with his family and friends.
Randy uses his skillset to serve God and share His love with others, first on the OM ships, now in a basement print shop.
A garden plot has become a gathering place for men to sit and talk with one another, and the most popular topic: religion.
Tema, Ghana :: Logos Hope crewmembers visit different groups and institutions to raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking.
“I think we, as Jesus followers, need to go to the least reached and share the gospel because it needs to be obvious that there is a possibility that life could be different,” said Silke.
Jean is seeing his faith and skills in business integrated in a new way
Takoradi, Ghana :: Logos Hope returns to Takoradi.
Tema, Ghana :: Logos Hope crewmembers serve a community by meeting people's need of glasses.
