Happy July 26th! Celebrating 173 Years of Liberia’s Independence
What is the story behind July 26th? Learn about the history of Liberia's Independence day and find out how to come celebrate with Friends of Liberia!
Recruitment and Verification Improved for the Family Literacy Initiative
The Bracken School Readiness Assessment was used to evaluate the skills of 162 children prior to entering the FLI program. Another 25 children were assessed from back-up families that could replace families who move [...]
In Search of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
The Friends of Liberia Education Working Group seeks a returned Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Liberia, West Africa between 1962 and 1970.
A Memoir Inspired by a FOL Hangout
Carol and Don Hegeman served as Peace Corps Volunteers from 1967 - 1971. They lived in New Kru Town, then Tappita, where Carol worked as a teacher trainer and Don made a darkroom to take [...]
RPCVs Create Philanthropic Business Selling Liberian Crafts
Darrell Palmer and Maryam Derdari, who met in Liberia as Peace Corps Volunteers, now sell goods produced by artists from Liberia, A percentage of all sales goes to Color of Change, a civil rights platform [...]
