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Light continues to shine at our VOA Community literacy classes! After a two-year hiatus due to funding gaps, we are thrilled to announce that our doors remain officially open since September 2025.  Forty determined market women and men have reclaimed their right to education. Thanks to a generous one-year grant from Plenty International and the tireless leadership of Executive Director Mrs. Bisi Ideraabdullah and Literacy Coordinator Mr. C. Wiah James, these scholars are now deep into their second semester. For them, literacy isn't just about a certificate—it is the ultimate life skill and the key to breaking generational poverty cycles through the power of knowledge.

 While we celebrate this victory, our hearts remain focused on our St. Mary’s School Literacy Center, which remains closed as we seek the necessary support to bring it back to life. Our mission is rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, recognizing that literacy is the bedrock of health, dignity, and a life free from discrimination.

 One scholar recently reported a major milestone: opening her first bank account! After a decade of losing petty marketing profits to theft and exploitation due to a lack of reading and numeracy skills, she is now able to secure her savings independently.

 As we look toward 2026, our vision is clear. We are committed to doing all we can to acquire the funding needed to reopen the St. Mary’s site while sustaining the VOA site; ensuring no student is left behind.

 This isn’t just a reopening; it’s a renewal of hope. We are pressing forward, proving that with your support, a literate Liberia is not just a dream—it is our future.

 Thank you for standing with us!

After eighteen months of being shut down due to a lack of funding, the Imani House Liberia Literacy Program is celebrating the reopening of one of its two literacy class sites; VOA Literacy Center. Our St. Mary’s School Literacy Center remains closed due to inadequate funding. Thanks to a one year grant from Plenty International and the determined efforts of Executive Director Mrs. Bisi Ideraabdullah and Liberia Literacy Coordinator Mr. C. Wiah James, our VOA site classes officially resumed on September 15, 2025. The reopening is a testament to the organization's unwavering belief in the foundational importance of literacy, which it views not just as a means to a degree but as an essential life skill. Despite being able to reopen only one of its two centers, the Imani House team pressed forward, demonstrating their deep commitment to empowering the community through education and upholding their vision of a literate Liberia. This moment is not only a celebration for the students and tutors at the VOA Center but also a renewal of hope for the broader community, affirming that basic education remains a top priority for Imani House, regardless of the challenges faced.

Drawing on her deeply personal story of resilience, Madam Massa Kanwah has become a beacon of inspiration for adult learners in VOA. After a past marked by sacrifice and heartbreak, which saw her support a former husband's education only to be abandoned because of her own lack of schooling, Madam Kanwah has seized a new opportunity at the age of 40. Her lifelong vision of attending school is now a reality at the VOA center, proving that it is never too late to pursue one's dreams. Her courage to enroll in classes has not only transformed her own life but has also galvanized her community, demonstrating a powerful commitment to personal growth and educational empowerment.

Your support is encouraged and needed.  Our annual literacy budget for the two centers totals 1,500.00 (750.00 per center) which includes tutors’ salaries, utilities, and teaching supplies. The students provide some support towards generator operation and maintenance while the communities provide a space for the classes. Limited resources have unfortunately meant that would be beneficiaries at St. Mary’s site eager to improve their literacy skills are unable to access the support they need. To make a meaningful impact and offer vital education to everyone seeking it, we need your help to cover essential costs such as tutor salaries, facility maintenance, and teaching materials. Your contribution, no matter the size, will directly support individuals on their educational journey, opening doors to better opportunities and empowering them to build a brighter future for themselves and their nation.  With classes now underway, the program is nurturing a new generation of literate adults, proving that seemingly overwhelming life challenge obstacles cannot dampen the community's determination to learn and build a brighter future for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for your moral and financial support in considering our appeal.

Links:

• http://imani@imanihouse.org