Hand of Hope in the Solomon Islands @tag1>
Population: 609,883 - ranks 168th worldwide
Literacy: 77%
Official Language: Melanesian pidgin and English
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area 27,556 sq. km. Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea.
Prison Ministry
2012: The prison team visited the Solomon Islands, holding 3 services in 3 different prisons, witnessing 43 people accept Christ. They also distributed hygiene gift bags, including one of Joyce’s book to 381 inmates.