12/11/2025
Children of God School Restores Hope Through Hobbit-of-Heart "Collaboration"
As Children of God Elementary and Junior High School continues to thrive under the Heart of Heart (HoH) Collaboration, it was an exciting moment for Sam Bannie and Abraham Bannie as they were warmly welcomed by their fellow students to their new school.
Both had been staying home, watching their peers attend school with little hope of returning to the classroom this year due to their parents’ financial challenges.
However, through the compassionate efforts of Children of God School, in collaboration with the local community, these once hopeless children have regained their dreams of education. The school and community jointly provided two financial aid packages to support the most vulnerable learners.
Sam Bannie, 14 years (grade 5) and Abraham Bannie 6 years (Nursery) are two of six children from a family that struggles daily to earn a living.
Children of God Elementary and Junior High School is one of Full Circle Learning Liberia’s trained institutions that continues to make a positive impact in its community through collaboration. Since 2022, the school has supported six learners by establishing local scholarships within the Peace Island Community in Congo Town.
This inspiring initiative was first introduced by Cecelia Powia, a former student who was motivated by the Hobbit-of-Heart Collaboration. Cecelia realized that when schools and communities work together, they can help address the issue of children staying out of school due to financial hardship.
Even in her absence, the school has continued this initiative, which has led to a reduction in tuition fees and greater access to education since 2022.
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Fondation Orange
Lonestar Cell MTN
Ministry of Education - Liberia
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
