We are pleased to report that the fixing of an inside toilet for our school in Buchanan, Future Leaders Academy, has already commenced.
As indicated some time ago, it will be a flush toilet with two separate commodes in a partitioned space, one for males and the other for females.
The engineer, along with his team, has begun cutting sections in walls and on the floor for the installation or running of pipes.
We promise to provide progressive periodic updates on the works in various articles.
The photos show the workers chiseling floors and walls for the installation of pipes and commodes, as well as the initial installation of pipes. Another article will come in two or three days’ time to show additional progress.
Our school, Future Leaders Academy, remains grateful to all those who contributed to this project.
The Board of Directors of the school in Buchanan, as indicated in a previous article, has introduced some changes in the operation of the school.
The new changes affect the name, the motto, the logo, and the uniform. The name is no longer Help Liberia Foundation Community School. It has been changed to Future Leaders Academy (FULA, for short).
The motto has also been changed from “Little is much to the needy” to “Building Liberia’s future today.”
The new name and motto, as printed on the main school building
In addition, the logo of the school has also been redesigned, showing three smiling kids reading from a book on a table.
Besides, the uniform has been changed to a new color and a shade of uniform. When classes commence, and the students start wearing the new uniform, there will be a separate article dedicated to that.
It’s important to inform you, also, that the school buildings are still being painted, and there will be more drawings and designs placed on them by the printer.
Educational drawings on the small building
At this juncture, we wish to indicate that we are profoundly grateful to all those who have helped us and continue to help to make the school operational. It is their selfless donations that are helping the school to remain functional.
We are pleased to introduce, and welcome you to, Future Leaders Academy (FULA) where we are building the future of Liberia today!
We will be changing the school’s name on our website, Facebook page etc., but this work will take some time to complete.
The fundraising recently launched for the purpose of fixing toilets for the kids and the staff in the school has successfully come to an end, with the total of USD686 raised for the project.
The current toilet used by both students and teachers
The total estimated cost of the project was USD683, but we were able to raise USD686, which is USD3 more than the estimate. This is a significant achievement for all – the donors, the school, the kids, the staff, the parents, the Board, etc.
The total amount raised from fundraising came from six individuals and one institution, named, respectively, as follows: Mary Smith, Isabelle Eriksson Mozo, Anna Dobrowolska, Catherine Walker, Catherine Jamieson, Lena Thorne Marner, and Pepperadventure.
Pepperadventure is a Swedish-based tourist and expedition organization that organizes periodic tourist-related trips and travels for people in Europe, who want to visit Liberia.
Pepperadventure is the leading organization in Europe for special tourist-related trips to Liberia, and the cost is reasonable. It has been in existence for more than ten years. It is owned and operated by Lena and her husband (Anders).
On behalf of the Board, the kids, the staff, and the parents, we would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the six individuals, as well as Pepperadventure, for willingly and selflessly donating to the toilet project! We remain profoundly grateful!
The construction work will begin, and we will update you all on the progress made at specific points.
Once again, a very big THANK YOU to all of you for your kindness! Thanks a lot for remembering the kids in Liberia, especially in Buchanan! We did it together!
We wish to inform everyone that we have been able to raise $213 of the total of $683 thus far, making the balance to be raised $470.
The current toilet used by both students and teachers
The $213 raised so far was donated by four people, namely: Isabelle Eriksson Mozo in Sweden, Catharine Walker in the UK, Mary Smith in the UK, and Anna Dobrowolska in Poland.
Our heart-felt thanks to Isabelle, Catharine, Mary, and Anna for their generous donations for the cause of the kids! We remain grateful!
We are appealing to other individuals and institutions of good will to kindly help us raise the balance $470, as fixing the toilet for the kids is a demand the Authorities at the Education Ministry are making. They are saying our school will not be allowed to re-open or operate next month, if the toilet is not fixed.
Please help us raise the balance $470 so that we can be able to fix the toilet and re-open our school to give the kids the opportunities to learn.
Thanks in advance for your willingness and readiness to help us raise the needed amount! Any and every amount will be appreciated! We need your help!
You may send your contribution directly to Paul Yeenie Harry in Liberia via MTN Lone Star Mobile Money transfer, using +231881895978, or to Lena and Anders Marner in Sweden, through PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=95NTAM63YT8WE&ssrt=1755504153914. If you are in contact with Lena Marner in Sweden or Sissel Lavoll Martinsen in Norway, you can also send donations to them.
As the academic year in Liberia runs from September to July each year, our school has closed for the 2024/2025 school year, planning to reopen in September for the 2025/2026 school year.
The closing program, which brought together students, teachers, parents, and others, was held on Sunday, July 13.
Some graduates of the Kindergarten and Sixth Grade classes
There were various activities during the program – recitations, songs, special remarks, and so forth.
The program also saw the graduation of students from Kindergarten, as well as from sixth grade. Those graduating from sixth grade will leave the school, as the school stops to grade six.
The guest speaker was one Mr. Alex Dahngbah. He encouraged the attendees on the essence of education and leadership.
Some kids posing during the program
During the delivery of his speech, he said: “Education is like a magical key that opens doors to new worlds. It helps us understand our surrounding, discover our passions, and develops the skills we need to become leaders of tomorrow.”
Also, speaking on behalf of the Board, Madam Monica Sackie thanked the parents for entrusting their kids in the care of the school. She also informed the parents and students that there will be some changes in the new school year, including change of the school’s name, change of the uniform, and some adjustments in the fees charged.
Some relatives of students
Having successfully ended the 2024/2025 school year, we members of the Board wish to express profound thanks to all students, parents, guardians, teachers, and well-wishers of the school.
We also wish to extend special thanks and appreciation to our friends and sponsors in Sweden, headed by Lena Thorne; our friends and sponsors in Norway, headed by Sissel Lavoll Martinsen; and our friends and sponsors in the United Kingdom, headed by Mary Smith.
Kindergarten graduates with a sixth grade graduate
As we look forward to the opening of the 2025/2026 school year in September, it is our prayer and hope that we and our friends and sponsors will continue to work together for the good of the education of poor children in Liberia, especially in Buchanan.
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