Uniting Distant Stars (UDS) is a vocational training institute in Monrovia. Since its founding in 2017, it has trained over 300 students in various disciplines including tailoring, plumbing, auto mechanics, catering and cosmetology. In keeping with its mission of training and equipping Liberians with the necessary skills for a better future, community, and nation, UDS […]
It has been 173 years since Liberia gained independence. Let’s talk about it! Join the conversation and send a photo or video message, complete the survey, share the campaign.
It has been 173 years since Liberia gained independence. Let’s talk about it! Join the conversation and send a photo or video message, complete the survey, share the campaign.
As we discover Liberia, let’s take a moment to admire a variety of flowers one encounters in Buchanan and Monrovia. Hidden or prominent, these caught our attention as we explored the cities, looking for different ways to tell the story of Liberia. On a given day, you might pass one of these without giving it […]
Twenty miles from Monrovia is the township of Johnsonville which was named after Liberian President Hillary R. W. Johnson. The Kru people originally occupied Johnsonville and mainly used their land for growing cassava and rice. As settlers from America came to Liberia in the 1800s, they were disbursed into settlements from the Cape Mount to […]
Liberians for many decades have been taught that education is the key to success. In this light we are featuring St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The school was established on September 9, 1929 and is under the Archdiocese of Monrovia. St. Peter has educated numerous Liberians and it is our […]
The local market is about 15 minutes walk from your house, or you might have to get on a pehnpehn to get to the big market. However, if you need something quickly and don’t have time to make the market trip, there is always the neighborhood lady with her table market and all the small-small […]
Liberians take pride in their cooking, and will boast of being the best cooks in many settings. There is a huge variety of Liberian sauces, many made from greens or other vegetables, with a combination of different fish and meats. It is not surprising to eat a Liberian sauce made with goat, beef, chicken, fresh […]