Education Project for 50 marginalized Liberian

"Today, I am a happy woman because of the skills I have acquired from Camp for Peace Liberia.  Years back people called me with all kinds of names.  Some called me rebel, others said I was good for nothing and they say I was useless. But today, they are calling me by my real name and consider me to be good for something.  At some point I felt I wasn't worth living and wanted to kill myself.  But I am thankful for Camp for Peace for giving me an edge to redirect my life.  As a result of the training acquired, I am able to make money to send my children to school and to assist my siblings.  I also want to thank all those who contributed their hard earned money to help me become what I am today." (Anonymous)

"I am glad that I was able to know you and to donate to your work.  I feel happy whenever one member of the human family gets satisfaction and able to realize their values as a human being and act according to those values.  My donation to your organization has not only helped in transforming someone life, but it has also added values to my personal life.  I hope to continue donating to your work as long as the means exist.  Thank you for all that you are doing to bring humanity to the world". (Anonymous)

Introduction

As Liberia tries to recover from a decade of civil madness that engulfed the motherland, there remain several challenges:  From rebuilding Liberia infrastructural to those issues that are misdirecting the young people today, from the causes, to a long-term solution. From the effect of the civil war, to the challenges that former combatants are faced with, from lack of educational support to societal breakdown, from societal rejection to the choice of life. The Ebola effects and the support needed for the survivals, politics and more.   Camp for peace Liberia with support from well-wishers and friends across the globe continue to provide the modest contributions in transforming lives.

Achievement

During the period under review, the following were accomplished:

• 25 former graduates of the education for youth program received post training supports.  These supports were in the form of materials distribution which included sewing machines, generators, electrical supplies, wheelbarrows, cutlasses, shovels, digger, mechanical tools, etc.
• Conducted three psychosocial workshops for both community leaders and students.  Topics covered self-esteem, forgiveness, reconciliation and acceptance.  30 participants including students and community members attended these training workshops
• 15 mini enterprises established  by former graduates and students in Zorzor and Salayea Districts
• 30 students provided mentorship and psychosocial support while acquiring their vocational training.

Conclusion

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all our sponsors for their support.  We also want to thank those students for choosing the path of learning skills to become better people in society.

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