What started as a humble humanitarian effort has grown into a Christ-led mission, reaching hearts and communities in
Our Story
ILF started in 2007 as a humanitarian outreach to underprivileged areas in India and Nepal. ILF has since evolved into a faith-based ministry currently active in Sierra Leone and India.
Our vision
To empower, engage, and grow leaders who may lead their communities out of the depths of poverty, and inspire future generations in a Gospel-centered environment.
our Approach
ILF’s holistic approach to Christian ministry is to serve underprivileged communities, addressing their basic needs in both education and health through various programs.
ENGAGE. EQUIP. EMPOWER. SERVE.
Our role is to ENGAGE, EQUIP, and EMPOWER local leaders so they can SERVE and minster to their communities in a gospel centered environment.
Meet the team
Cyrus Mafi
Chairman
“Today, though my conviction in humanitarian outreach is the same, my motivation takes an ever evolving root in my faith.“
Anthony Nelson
Board Member
“ILF provides a great way for me to serve in an organization with a vision that I believe in wholeheartedly.”
Britan Cosand
Director of Ministry
“Being a part of ILF is to see the gospel lived out in practical ways. I cannot imagine a better place to volunteer.“
Our Mission
Our mission is to minister to every dimension of human need and seek wholeness at every level of the individual and their communities. We value every person as a unique and marvelous creation, bought by Christ, destined for eternity.
Together we can work to break the cycle of poverty.
2025 vision and goals
Mama Salone Harvest Project
Sierra Leonians call their country “Mama Salone, the Land that We Love”, inspiring the project's name. The Mama Salone Harvest Project utilizes advanced cassava and potato processing equipment, allowing the local farmers to increase efficiency, boost income, and promote sustainability. This project will EMPOWER over 300 local farmers by enabling them to process over 1,000 Kg of cassava and potato a month.
The Mama Salone Harvest Project is more than just an agricultural project. This is an opportunity for ILF to share God's love and compassion with the local community, bridging evangelism and social action.
The Mama Salone Harvest Project is more than just an agricultural project. This is an opportunity for ILF to share God's love and compassion with the local community, bridging evangelism and social action.
ILF Child Sponsorship Program Expansion
In October 2024, ILF launched a new and improved child sponsorship platform. We are thrilled to expand our efforts to foster meaningful relationships between children and loving sponsors in both Africa and India, starting in spring 2025.
Learn more about child sponsorship.
Learn more about child sponsorship.
New ILF Mobile App
Development of ILF’s mobile app is nearly finished! This app will address both the need for accessible resources for like-minded ministries and the need for a central communication platform to EQUIP, ENGAGE, EMPOWER, and SERVE our team on the ground. We hope this new tool will help us streamline our ministry communication around the globe.
Got Milk Project
Our dairy farm development project, which began in early 2024, aims to provide a renewable source of income for our ILF community in India. We are excited to witness this project coming to fruition and anticipate starting production by late spring 2025. This project, with grace of God, will combat poverty by providing sustainable income and food over 350 families.
Learn more about Got Milk.
Learn more about Got Milk.
Beauty for Ashes Program Outreach
Fueled by a deep desire to share God’s love, Beauty for Ashes started in 2024 to meet the needs of widows suffering in Southern India. It is now a sanctuary to protect and EMPOWER local widows and battered women. In 2025, we hope Beauty for Ashes will become an outreach tool. Program members, along with ILF’s spiritual leaders, will inspire other impacted and distressed women in their communities to embrace their new identity in Christ and break free from toxic environments.
Learn more about Beauty for Ashes.
Learn more about Beauty for Ashes.
Spring Fundraiser
ILF will host a semi-annual fundraiser in May of 2025. This intimate event will share God's story and presence, inviting attendees to embrace our mission in the communities we serve.
Check our Events page for a look at our fall 2024 fundraiser.
Check our Events page for a look at our fall 2024 fundraiser.
Remembering God's provision
God continues to guide us forward, opening doors and illuminating our path.
We anticipate amazing things for the communities ILF serves in 2025!
Would you partner with us as we continue to pursue God's vision?
We anticipate amazing things for the communities ILF serves in 2025!
Would you partner with us as we continue to pursue God's vision?