Bernard is the second eldest son of Pastor Hassan Mansaray, the man who founded the orphanage when he obeyed God's call to begin taking in orphaned children during the rebel war. Although not an orphan, Bernard lives at the orphanage and shares his father with his 100+ brothers and sisters. Bernard is quiet around people he doesn't know, but to see his true self is to see a very spunky kid. He has a quick wit, and is somewhat of a prankster who loves to talk very loudly around his friends. His interests vary from soccer to singing and storytelling. He loves to write and would make a great pen pal. He wants to help others and to meet their needs. He wants to share the Gospel with others too. His favorite verse is Psalm 125:1-5.