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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 ten 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 runs the Liberia Children's Rescue Orphanage and Mercy Night School 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.

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 ten 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 runs the Liberia Children's Rescue Orphanage and Mercy Night School 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.

MISSION

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The mission of the Schools for Justice Foundation is to provide educational opportunities and loving child care to the community of New Georgia, Liberia. We assist disadvantaged youth and adults by fully funding a local orphanage and an adult night school program.

We Believe:

  • Children are the future of a healthy, thriving community.
  • Every human being has the fundamental right to an education. 
  • Partnering with dedicated local community members is the most effective way to have a lasting impact.

VISION

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The Schools for Justice Foundation strives to foster local partnerships in all of its projects. Rather than imposing beliefs or frameworks, we work with visionary members of the community who want to improve their own lives, as well as the lives of their peers and children. We invite willing citizens of New Georgia to work with us in breaking Liberia’s cycle of poverty through a commitment to education and investing in the lives of its most vulnerable residents.

HISTORY

Emily Witkop founded Schools for Justice Foundation after living in New Georgia from 2005-2006, soon after two civil wars devestated Liberia. She partnered with local Liberians to start the Mercy Night School to serve learners that were not able to attend school during the wars. In the years since, SFJ has expanded to fund a community orphanage while growing the Mercy Night School

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