Background
Liberia is a nation situated at the west coast of Africa and has been hate many unfortunate situations such as fourteen years of civil war, two solid years of the Ebola virus, and now the COVID-19 pandemic. These situations just mentioned had brought untold suffering to the Liberian children, some of whom began as orphans, child soldiers, and underprivileged children as the result of poor parental background and many factors that these situations created for the Liberian children.
Today, since the end of the civil conflicts and the Ebola virus, Liberia as one of the poor nations has been facing economic problems which made it hard for job opportunities for its citizens, poor infrastructure, meanly in the Health, Educational, and Agriculture sectors. The war has reduced the number of public schools in the country bringing into existence private institutions that, so aid is to maximize profit as compared with providing qualified and quality Education and Health for the fast-growing population of Liberia. The untold hardship in Liberia had made parents vulnerable as a result lack of jobs and food, facing many children under 18 years to turn to street traders to help support themselves and their parents. This condition has made many children not to have access to Health, Education, and Food.
Summary
In Liberia, did you know that thousands of orphans are deprived of their fundamental right to education? They suffer poverty and displacement without parental care. These young children carry significant burdens at such a tender age. Through our project, we strive to reach out and provide free education to 450 underprivileged girl students in Liberia. We are dedicated to offering an opportunity for a better future to these children facing challenging circumstances.
Challenge
These girl children are forced to drop out of school and resort to early marriage and child labor. Instead of holding pens and notebooks, they clutch picks and irons, struggling to earn a meager living while enduring the harsh cold that gnaws at their tender bodies. They not only lack education but also the care of loving parents. This poses a threat to their future.
Solution
Providing free education to underprivilege children through multiple programs that enable them to acquire comprehensive knowledge, starting from school education and progressing towards vocational training that equips them with skills for the job market. Interactive online education is implemented to reach as many children as possible, regardless of their place of residence. This process involves four programs: School Education, Student Activities, Academic Guidance, and Vocational Training.
Long-Term Impact
Through educating the underprivileged, we empower them to achieve their goals and become self-sufficient individuals equipped with knowledge and skills to care for themselves and their families. We reintegrate them into the education system and provide vocational training to equip them with the necessary skills for entering the job market. This enables them to earn a decent income and improve their quality of life without relying on external assistance.
