Educate Underprivileged Children in Liberia

Vision Awake Africa For Development organized a one day honoring program for the Carolyn A. Miller High School teachers on 2nd of April 2024 at the school’s premises. The intent of this program was to encourage and motivate them to work harder because the children they are developing today, are the most important resources Liberia.

VAAFD CEO Mr. Hayes had described teachers as the greatest people on earth who should always be honored for their sacrifices in the development of the nation. Describing teachers as the greatest people on earth, VAAFD CEO says” even the greatest scientist in the world was taught by teachers, so teachers are role models.”

He said teachers play major roles in the development of a country and as such, not noticing their contribution will be a disservice to them. Mr. Hayes made the comments recently when Carolyn A. Miller High School honored several of its teachers for their services in molding the minds of Liberia’s future generation.

Mr. Hayes lamented that the Carolyn A. Miller High School which operates on a tuition free basis has seen the hard work of these teachers.

Twelve teachers in total were honored and certificated at the event. Speaking on behalf of the honorees’, Teacher Yond, said this program serves as a motivation and inspiration to him and his colleagues.

According to Mr. Yond, although there are lots of challenges in the classrooms, teaching is a calling for him and he is passionate about it. He called on his colleagues in the classrooms to put time in teaching, terming it as the foundation of every country.

Mr. Yond warned his colleagues against making the classroom money-making place by accepting bribes. He said taking bribes undermines the educational sector of the country.

A media workshop was conducted for the students on the 23th of December 2023 at the school campus in the Bassa Town community and was intended to train the entire member on the media team.

The press club was organized to help students build interpersonal skills in members as they will interact with a number of people in search of information.

According to the head of the press club Miss Teah, she said this media club is a very important part of modern education. It gives voice to the students and provides them exposure to the media and broadcast segment; it instills and builds confidence and self- esteem in learners. It also gives training on journalism to those involved. It brings students together outside of the classroom to create multimedia productions, from producing films to recording music.

The facilitator Mr. Harmon trained the students for the entire day. The training covers the sources, types, writing, editing, presentation, and importance of news. During the training, Mr. Harmon told the club members about some benefits of the press club.

He said it makes you a good writer; good speaker, well known on campus and makes you loved by many other students. He encouraged the team to make use of this opportunity. 

We say thanks to all of our supporters, donors, and friends who are making all of the sacrifices with their resources to support this project. You have worked hard for the money that you donated to us. We appreciate it and are thankful. Words are fleeting, and we want you to know that a simple “thank you” doesn’t do justice to how deeply we appreciate your support.

The VAAFD project is 100% depending on you. Thanks again to our donors and supporters and as much as the financial aspect of this project is very important to us.