Empowering Liberia's Future
One Library At a Time
Creating safe, educational spaces for children, youth, and women affected by civil crisis across Liberia and neighboring countries.
Creating safe, educational spaces for children.
Our Mission
Liberia's Children Community Library Foundation mission:
Ignite hope and build futures: by creating inclusive, safe libraries in underserved urban and rural communities across Liberia and neighboring countries.
Empowering Girls & Women: helping them foster skills, confidence, and a voice in their communities.
Build & Sustain Community Libraries: where we establish vibrant libraries filled with culturally relevant books, technology, and creative learning materials to promote literacy, imagination, and joy.
What We Do
Build & Sustain Community Libraries
We establish vibrant libraries filled with culturally relevant books, technology, and creative learning materials to promote literacy, imagination, and joy.
Offer Vocational Training & Life Skills
Through integrated vocational programs, our libraries offer pathways to personal and professional growth, particularly for older youth and adults.
Focus on Girls, Women & Youth
We create intentional programs to uplift girls and women - encouraging education, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Inspire Literacy & Lifelong Learning
From early childhood to adulthood, we support lifelong learners by fostering a love of reading and writing.
Why It Matters
Liberia's civil crisis left deep scars - in communities, education systems, and especially in the lives of children. In areas where schools were destroyed and hope diminished, our libraries bring light.
📚 Access to books = access to opportunity.
Get Involved
Three Ways You Can Help
🤝 Become a Partner
Whether you represent a school, NGO, publisher, or business, we welcome collaborative efforts to expand access and impact.
💸 Make a Donation
Your support helps us build more libraries, delivers books, train staff, and empower thousands of children and youth. Every dollar brings knowledge and hope.
📦 Donate Books & Materials
We accept gently used or new books, educational tools, and technology. Help us stock the shelves of learning and possibility.
Our Impact
10+ Community Libraries Established
5,000+ books Donated
2,000+ Children Reached
60% of program participants are girls and young women
Vocational skills training launched in 3 regions
Sarah, age 13
"Before the library, we had nowhere to go. Now, I come every day after school to read and learn."
What is the mission of Liberia's Children Community Library Foundation?
Our mission is to empower underserved children, youth, and adults in Liberia and neighboring countries by building libraries that provide access to books, technology, and vocational training - especially in communities affected in civil crisis. We place special emphasis on empowering girls and women through literacy and skill-building.
Why focus on libraries in post-conflict communities?
During the civil crisis, many schools and learning infrastructures were destroyed. Libraries are a powerful, cost-effective way to reintroduce education and opportunity these communities. They provide safe spaces for learning, creativity, and rebuilding futures - particularly for those most vulnerable.
Who benefits from your programs?
Our programs serve children, youth, and adults, with a strong focus on girls and women. We aim to foster literacy, confidence, leadership, and employable skills in communities where educational resources are limited or non-existent.
What services do your libraries offer?
Each library is a community learning hub offering:
-Access to books and digital resources
-Reading and writing programs
-Storytelling and literacy workshops
-Educational games and tech access
-Vocational training in skills such as sewing, computer literacy, and small business development
How are donations used?
Donations are used to:
-Build and maintain libraries
-Purchase and ship books and educational materials
-Hire and train local staff
-Provide vocational training programs
-Equip libraries with solar power, internet, and basic technology
We operate with transparency and ensure every dollar has a direct impact.
Can I donate books or supplies?
Yes! We gladly accept gently used or new books, educational games, school supplies, and laptops or tablets in working condition. Please contact us to coordinate a donation.
How can I get involved beyond donating?
We're always looking for passionate partners! You can:
-Volunteer your skills (virtually or on-site)
-Sponsor a library or program
-Host a book drive in your community
-Connect us with schools, organizations, or fund raisers.
Is Liberia safe to support projects in?
Yes. While Liberia has experienced past conflict, it is now a peaceful and rebuilding nation. We work closely with trusted local leaders and organizations to ensure safety, accountability, and sustainability for all our programs.