Liberian Literacy Landscape Grows More Robust
Organizations working on pre-school to adult literacy are increasing in number and activity.
Diasporan Becomes Second Generation Peace Corps Volunteer
Paye Kialain was born to Liberian parents from Nimba. As a recent inductee into the Peace Corps, he follows in the footsteps of his father, David. Peace Corp Volunteers at the Ganta Public School during [...]
Tubman U Reopens and Waives Late Registration Fees
The faculty who went on strike to demand back pay for July and August have agreed to resume academic activities and to accept salary harmonization imposed by the International Monetary Fund. Since the strike disrupted [...]
Tubman U Faculty and Staff Strike as Students Plan to Protest
The Tubman University campus in Harper is shutdown as employees strike for unpaid wages. The Student Government Association will organize a protest next week if their professors aren't paid and government funding of the university [...]
SPOTLIGHT: The Sia Barbara Kamara Story – Lending a Hand
Sia Barbara Kamara “It’s so impressive to see how enthusiastic they are. One woman could only spell Jesus. Now she can write her own name and those of her children" Early Education and Adult [...]
Skilled Job Training Part of ArcelorMittal Expansion
As part of expanding its mining operations, ArcelorMittal has opened a $7 million Vocational Training Center for Liberian youth to become, at no cost, electricians, heavy-duty mechanics, and mechanical fitters. The expansion will allow iron [...]
New Factory in Montserrado County Recycles Scrap Steel
A new factory has begun recycling scrap steel to make square rods, round pipes, reinforcement rods and angle steel to meet demand of the West African regional market. The environment-friendly facility in the Chicken Soup [...]
Pass Rate Doubled for High School Graduation Exam
This is the first year passing the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations is required to graduate from high school. Saturday study sessions and mock exams implemented by the Ministry of Education are credited with [...]
Redesigning the Way Young Children Learn
More than five decades after getting kicked out of kindergarten, RPCV Sia Barbara Kamara is helping to redesign the way young children in Liberia learn.
Wishing the Republic of Liberia and all Liberians a Joyous Independence Day
Today, July 26, 2019 Friends of Liberia would like to wish all Liberians a Happy Independence day as you celebrate the Republic of Liberia. Liberian Independence Day 2019. CLICK HERE