Update-Nov ‘23

It seems after a tightly contested, but fair, election, the presidency of George Weah is coming to and end, as reported HERE.

In a country with Liberia’s all too recent troubles and at a time when central and western Africa has some real political challenges, the peaceful passing of power is a landmark piece of history.

What does it mean for SDCF and our schools and beneficiaries? It is of course far too early to know, however we can only hope that a peaceful country is a sign of progress and against that background, the continuing education of our children will continue. It is only through the education of young people that permanent and positive change will occur. The pictures below our schools and homes today, where your support is delivering education every day.

Graduation

We all know what an important day Graduation is for young people and their families and it is no different in Liberia. Our school in Brewerville has recently held their Graduation (Commencement) for young people who have been on our scholarship programmes from 1-13 years,

Here is part of the verbatim report we recently received from our colleagues in Liberia:

Aspiration and Hope of Graduating Class

Many of the graduates expressed great desire to further their education in the area of Tertiary/Vocational Education. Notwithstanding, it is regrettable to note that many of these children are from down trading parents who have no source of income. It has been the Sean Devereux Financial Aid that has enable them to stay in school to graduate. Out of the 13 students that graduated, eleven (11) were beneficiaries of the SD Scholarship Fund.

The Program

The closing program was characterized by songs, speeches and message. The Voices of Devereux (Choir) amazed the audience as the graduates snapped their fingers and nodded to the songs.

The valedictorian, Emmanuel D. Varney, Jr. addressed the audience on the topic: High School Graduation – The beginning of career development for sustainable contribution to Nation Building. In his speech, he appealed to the Sean Devereux School administration to activate the vocational skill training program to serve as added advantage to these regular academic programs so that this could help prepare high school graduates for the job market in order to smoothly attend college and obtain degree in discipline of their choices.  

For his part, Mr. P. Blama M. Siryon, the Chief Financial Officer – Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), proxy for his boss Mr. Christian N. Allison, CEO/President for the LBDI, reminded the graduates that education is the is an international passport to crossing borders and injustices. The decision we make today will leave with us as it determines how far we will reach. He also admonished the graduates to be real to themselves and others. They should learn to take responsibility of their actions. He concluded by telling them that they should accept to be teachable.

Thank you

We would like to thank John, Amadu and their dedicated team for their continued hardwork in Liberia; All reports on this page, along with further detailed reports we receive, are courtesy of their efforts.

Thank you to the teachers whose dedication gives hope to all those pictured and hundreds more.

And finally, thank you to our sponsors, donors and event-attendees. Your support facilitates all that you see on these pages.