The Country
Liberia is a country in Africa with a population of less than 6 million. The country underwent a brutal 14-year civil war (between 1989 and 2003), resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of its citizens and the destruction of its already limited and impoverished society. Long-standing impacts from the war, compounded by the Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to take a toll on the country. Liberia ranks among the world’s poorest and least educated countries. Unlike other countries where secondary education is provided at no direct cost to students, in Liberia, students are required to self-fund. This presents a challenging scenario for many students who cannot afford it themselves or rely on their parents/guardians. The data clearly highlights the need for everyone to contribute to overcoming these challenges.
