Learning Squared President Visits Project Site and Identified with Scholarship Students in Liberia

Learning Squared President Anthony S. Kolaco Sr. visited Liberia from Jan 20 to Feb 5, 2020. During his stay, he held discussions with the program team in Liberia, volunteers, and other partners. He also visited the St. Elfa and Minor Community schools in lower Margibi County. Making a brief statement, Mr. Kolaco underscored the urgent need to support education and community development in Liberia. He also held discussions with parents, students, school authorities, and partners about the partnership and asked them to continue their support for the project. Mr. Kolaco further reiterated the urgency behind Learning Squared interventions in Liberia.

Mr. Kolaco expressed thanks and appreciation to the authorities and local leaders for accepting to work together on the program and knowing that education plays a vital role in Liberia’s development. Mr. Kolaco reemphasized the importance of the current partnership between the sector, schools, and Learning Squared.

Learning Squared Liberia Phone: Liberia +231(0)886828014/ USA +1 510 200 3732 Email: info@learningsquaredlib.org Website: Www.learningsquaredlib.org

The Story Behind Kingdom Builders Elementary School

Founded in July 2016 in Klay District Bomi County, Liberia, Kingdom Builders Elementary

School started with only 10 students and originally operated as a study hall and a day care in the home of Mrs. Massa Kannah who founded the school with the purpose of empowering the next generation of young leaders and enabling children from all economic backgrounds to attend and stay in school.

After educating children in her home for some time she moved to an unfinished and unroofed building to provide more space for the students. Learning Squared Liberia saw the efforts of Mrs. Massa Kannah to educate the children in her community and subsequently got involved. As a result, Kingdom Builders Elementary

School went from ten students to eight-five, there is now a roof on the school, and the reconstruction of the building is underway.

Today, the Kingdom Builders Elementary School is fully registered with the government of Liberia through the Ministry of Education and runs full time academic sessions in accordance with the Education Ministry’s teacher guidelines. Additionally, the school's leadership has completed the children's safety training program provided by Learning Squared Liberia

Learning Squared Liberia Awarded GlobalGiving Site Visit Verified and Vetted Certificates

Learning Squared Liberia was awarded the GlobalGiving site visit and vetted certificates. These awards are apart of the GlobalGiving program, which recognizes partner organizations for the incorrigible and significant work they do in their regions. The award also acknowledges us for hosting a field team member whose visit is an essential and integral part of working with partners.

During field visits the team interacted with the Learning Squared Liberia Country team, beneficiaries, local leaders, women, and other stakeholders on the project. As a result, the team got to listen and understand our challenges first-hand.

We are excited to share with our team, board members, supporters, and donors our latest accomplishments and the congratulations of earning a Site Visit Verified and Vetted organization award for 2019!

During a brief statement to the country team in Liberia via skype, the President and CEO of Learning Squared Liberia noted the significance of keeping the bar high and making every experience worth remembering. Especially in reaching out to our beneficiaries, donors, and partners about programs and services that are intended for them.

Finally, thank you to our country team, staff, and volunteers for their continued support and commitment to see a better society.

Antioch, California September 2, 2019

For support ,sponsorship and more information please call + 231- 0886-828014 -Liberia Office or +1 510-362-9961 USA -Office or email us @ info@learningsqauredlib.org or akolaco@learningsquaredlib.org.