Liberia is a small country in West Africa founded in the 1820’s by former African American slaves in pursuit of freedom and equality. The founders of Liberia modeled their constitution after that of the United States and even named their capital city, Monrovia, in honor of the US President, James Monroe. Liberia was a moderately prosperous nation until two civil wars in the 1990’s through early 2000’s devastated Liberia’s political, social, and economic infrastructure. The Ebola virus epidemic in 2014-2015 further threatened the country’s fragile recovery. Today, Liberia has a population of roughly 4.5 million people, and is one of the 5 poorest countries in the world. 80% of the population lives on less that $1.25 a day, and the adult illiteracy rate is almost 60%. Despite these hardships, the Liberian people have unbreakable spirits and are determined to endure. Schools for Justice Foundation’s projects are centered in New Georgia, a community on the outskirts of Monrovia. All fieldwork is managed and operated by local residents committed to rebuilding and empowering their community.