School Rehabilitation Project in Liberia Receives $51,000 Donation
A school in Liberia is reopening its doors thanks to a $51,000 donation from a global corporation wishing to remain anonymous
A school in Liberia is reopening its doors thanks to a $51,000 donation from a global corporation wishing to remain anonymous, according to a U.S.-based charity organization participating in the reconstruction of the war-torn nation.
Mercy Ships, which is conducting development projects and educational programs to help re-build Liberia after 14 years of civil war, says that the donation will help fund the first phase of the Mercy Ships ‘Back to School’ project at Rovesville Public School in a rural area near the capital Monrovia. The charity group will use the donation to construct a new roof and renovate the building so children can go back to school.
“This is great news,” said David Johnson, head of Mercy Ships Community Development Services. “Getting the school running again means families can return from Monrovia and Internally Displaced Persons camps back to their homes and farms, knowing their children will receive an education.”
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After Liberia’s 14-year war ended in 2003, many people who fled their homes during the conflict are returning to rebuild their lives. According to Mercy Ships, the rehabilitation of Royesville School is part of the rejuvenation of the whole community as people return to normal life. As the Mercy Ships team started work with local carpenters, masons, and suppliers, teachers began classes for children eager to learn, the charity organization reported.
“Rebuilding this school has brought the community together and given a new enthusiasm for the future,” explained Johnson. “I hear many expressions of thanks being given to God by parents, teachers and students alike.”
During their three-month stay in Liberia that began in March, Mercy Ships is participating in Liberia’s reconstruction, providing free surgical and dental care to teaching basic health principles. Mercy Ships is also training local people in latrine and freshwater well construction and providing teachers with new educational techniques for child development and adult literacy.
