Literacy Landscape Papers 2021
The Friends of Liberia Landscape Paper is a document that provides descriptions of organizations and NGOs and their work in Liberia so that the reader can get an accurate view of all the organizations working [...]
Apply to become a Teach for Liberia Fellow by May 31st!
To be eligible, applicants must: Be younger than 40 Have a Bachelor’s Degree, or will graduate in 2021 with one, in any field of study Have strong written and verbal English communication skills Have a [...]
Angene and Jack Wilson talk joining Peace Corps Liberia in 1962
On March 1, 1961, President Kennedy issued an executive order establishing the Peace Corps as a federal agency within the State Department. Angene Hopkins Wilson and Jack Hopkins got accepted into the program and in 1962 were [...]
Liberian Studies Association 52nd Conference
April 22-24, 2021 Topics, Schedule, Panelists, FAQs, New Publications, Etc.
Liberian Studies Association 52nd Annual Conference–The Functional Liberian State
April 22-24, 2021, the Liberian Studies Association will discuss The Functional Liberian State: Historical Lessons, Current Best Practices, and Future Paths. The conference will be streamed on Facebook via Focus on Liberia and broadcast at [...]
New Link to Commentary on Liberian News and Politics
We have added a new link to our website.
Kennedy-Tubman Praise Song
Get in the mood to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps by listening to a praise song.
Ebola Outbreak in Guinea Likely Sparked by Someone Infected 5 Years Ago
Until recently, scientists thought new Ebola infections start when a virus jumps from an animal host to a human. But the virus causing a new outbreak in Guinea matches the strain seen 5 to 6 [...]
Make Your Bid Now
Silent bidding begins March 1 for our auction commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps Week is February 28 to March 6
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed executive order 10924, establishing the Peace Corps with the hopes of promoting world peace and friendship. Peace Corps Week is a time for us as a community to [...]