I just spent nearly three weeks in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Both these West African nations have been through some recent bad times. While in Liberia, President Ellen Sirleaf presided over the groundbreaking for the Liberia Renaissance Education Complex. Check out her groundbreaking speech. Of course, the new school will utilize the Generation YES way with students being an integral part of the way the school operates.
While in Monrovia I had the pleasure of meeting with members of the Liberian chapter of the Taking It Global organization. Check out this organization’s projects and learn about its founder Michael Furdyk. Michael is a perfect example of what an empowered tech-savvy teenager can accomplish.
The young people I met with had a very clear idea of how both technology and youth can rebuild a nation. If any of you are interested in corresponding with these agents for peace in Liberia, you can email them at yocadsorg2003@yahoo.org.
Dennis
