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allAfrica.com: Liberia: Ellen Identifies With ACFI Children (Page 1 of 1)
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf over the weekend visited the Daniel Hoover Children Village, a home built by the African Christians Fellowship International (ACFI) for orphaned, abandoned and indigent children in Dixville.
President Sirleaf second visit afforded her the opportunity to participate in a mini tournament between children from the Deaf Home built by the ACFI and those of the Hoover's Children Village.
The tournament was followed by an indoor program held in the auditorium of the Dixville Community School at the village, for the children and other children in the township.
Addressing student, parents and local government officials, President Sirleaf firstly lauded the authority of the ACFI for what she described as their sacrificial services in building the lives of Liberian children for the future.
The Liberian leader told the audience that problems regarding the welfare of the Liberian children across the nation are enormous and her government is strategizing ways in solving them.
She disclosed that in some Counties, some of the children are not in school while those in school are somewtimes without teachers, which pose a serious challenge for the government.
Responding to request made by the children the Hoover's Village and the Deaf Home, Pres. Sirleaf assured that she would work closely with the leadership of the church in working out modalities for assistance in order to alleviate the present constraints facing the children.
Earlier, the children gave a bucket of flower to the President in appreciation of her previous assistance to them and highlighted three key issues facing them for her prompt intervention.
They appealed to the president to help finance the fencing of their homes because according to them, criminals often intrude the area and steal their food as well as personal effects.
The second appeal was for the President to help help their teachers because they realized that the teachers are boycotting classes due to the lack of pay.
The last appeal was for the President to assist financially with the completion of school and dormitory at the deaf home.
Speaking to journalists after the program ACFI Founder/President, Rev. Edward Kofi, asserted that the President's second visit was a demonstration of her commitment, dedication and determination towards developing the lives of the less fortunate children of Liberia.
Rev. Kofi acknowledged that the pPesident and her son Robert Sirleaf have previously made their personal contribution in food, cash and other supplies for the upkeep of the children.
The Daniel Hoover Children Village is a home to over 400 children with modern dormitory facilities while the deaf home accommodates 57 children including boys and girls.
Rev. Kofi urged his compatriots especially those who are called by God to serve humanity to appreciate one another and must not indulge in any negative things that have the propensity to discourage individuals from help8ng the less fortunate children of Liberia.
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf over the weekend visited the Daniel Hoover Children Village, a home built by the African Christians Fellowship International (ACFI) for orphaned, abandoned and indigent children in Dixville.
President Sirleaf second visit afforded her the opportunity to participate in a mini tournament between children from the Deaf Home built by the ACFI and those of the Hoover's Children Village.
The tournament was followed by an indoor program held in the auditorium of the Dixville Community School at the village, for the children and other children in the township.
Addressing student, parents and local government officials, President Sirleaf firstly lauded the authority of the ACFI for what she described as their sacrificial services in building the lives of Liberian children for the future.
The Liberian leader told the audience that problems regarding the welfare of the Liberian children across the nation are enormous and her government is strategizing ways in solving them.
She disclosed that in some Counties, some of the children are not in school while those in school are somewtimes without teachers, which pose a serious challenge for the government.
Responding to request made by the children the Hoover's Village and the Deaf Home, Pres. Sirleaf assured that she would work closely with the leadership of the church in working out modalities for assistance in order to alleviate the present constraints facing the children.
Earlier, the children gave a bucket of flower to the President in appreciation of her previous assistance to them and highlighted three key issues facing them for her prompt intervention.
They appealed to the president to help finance the fencing of their homes because according to them, criminals often intrude the area and steal their food as well as personal effects.
The second appeal was for the President to help help their teachers because they realized that the teachers are boycotting classes due to the lack of pay.
The last appeal was for the President to assist financially with the completion of school and dormitory at the deaf home.
Speaking to journalists after the program ACFI Founder/President, Rev. Edward Kofi, asserted that the President's second visit was a demonstration of her commitment, dedication and determination towards developing the lives of the less fortunate children of Liberia.
Rev. Kofi acknowledged that the pPesident and her son Robert Sirleaf have previously made their personal contribution in food, cash and other supplies for the upkeep of the children.
The Daniel Hoover Children Village is a home to over 400 children with modern dormitory facilities while the deaf home accommodates 57 children including boys and girls.
Rev. Kofi urged his compatriots especially those who are called by God to serve humanity to appreciate one another and must not indulge in any negative things that have the propensity to discourage individuals from help8ng the less fortunate children of Liberia.