Liberia Beyond Monrovia: A Small-Town Mayor's Big Visions for the Future

Etweda "Sugars" Cooper, mayor of Edina, Liberia, discusses her vision for the small town's future in the wake of 14 years of civil war. "Just come back two years from now," Cooper says with a grin, "and see what we have done as a people."

Video courtesy of Ed Robbins / TIME.com. Ed Robbins reported for this video on a recent Gatekeeper Editors' trip to Liberia with the International Reporting Project (IRP).

Progress from 2010-2012 I Restorations on EIRA

With support by the school of Oelde, Germany and various private donators the EIRA school buildings on the new spot, which was purchased in 2010, were put in shape significantly. 80% of the buildings are now roofed and painted in the EIRA colours blue and yellow.

Proper sanitary facilities, school desks and benches, regular payment of the teachers are still desperately needed. Herefor donations are always welcome and will be transfered to a 100% directly (via Western Union or Money Gram to the school. For revision Pastor Blojah sends building and work reports with picture after any donation.

If you are interested in taking part in or supporting our project please write to help.eira@googlemail.com

above: EIRA new buildings based on war ruins 2010 when just purchased
below: EIRA in June 2012

 

EIRA self funded roof structure

To extend the school's capacity and protect more parts of the old school building from the heavy rains during rainy season the church community and student's parents startet a fund raising within the community in Monrovia and successfully raised 257 $ (US) to build the roofing substructure. First the money was planned to be used for building further school desks but Pastor Blojah decided to use the money on the much needed roofing to create more covered space to be able to accomodate more students in the future. With support from various donators from abroad the roofing can be properly finished with zinc sheets.

You can always help and support EIRA even with small donations. We are always willing to provide you with status reports of current projects and developments. If you have any questions about the project or bank account details please do not hesitate to contact us via help.eira@gmail.com.

















one more building of the original buildings (destroyed in war) will soon be roofed.