Basic Education Remains One of Liberia's Most Urgent Needs

Basic Education Remains One of Liberia’s Most Urgent Needs

Education in Liberia continues to face significant challenges, especially for children in rural and low-income communities. According to publicly available reports from UNICEF and USAID, giving children access to learning is still one of the most urgent priorities in the country. Many students lack essential tools such as safe classrooms, textbooks, trained teachers, or even reliable transportation. Thousands of children remain out of school because of poverty, long walking distances, and the inability to afford uniforms or basic materials. For families struggling to survive, education often becomes a luxury instead of a right. Despite these difficulties, Liberian children continue to show incredible resilience. In crowded classrooms, some without desks, electricity, or enough books. Students are eager to learn, participate, and build a better future for themselves. Organizations like UNICEF, USAID, and the Ministry of Education have documented major gaps in teacher training, literacy support, sanitation, and access to learning materials. These barriers affect children’s long-term development and future opportunities. At the Louise P. Whittemore Scholarship Foundation, our mission aligns with these findings. We are committed to helping students overcome these barriers through tuition assistance, school supplies, transportation support, literacy development, and basic health and hygiene access.

Every child deserves the chance to learn.

Every child deserves hope.

Every child deserves opportunity.