Urgent Need to Build Our Schools

Posted on July 9, 2025

In many underserved communities across Liberia and other parts of the world, access to quality education remains a distant dream. While children in more privileged regions spend their days in bright classrooms with dedicated teachers and a wealth of resources, thousands of young boys and girls in rural areas still walk miles to reach makeshift schools, often held under trees or in dilapidated buildings without desks, textbooks, or even safe drinking water.

At Bearers Of Hope, we believe that education is more than a fundamental right; it is a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and transformation. For children, it offers a brighter future. For adults, it brings empowerment. And for entire communities, it lays the groundwork for lasting change. That is why we are issuing an urgent call to action: help us build schools that empower lives—spiritually and academically.

Why Schools Matter Now More Than Ever

Education is the cornerstone of development. Without it, communities struggle to break free from the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and spiritual disconnection. In many of the towns and villages we serve, children grow up without basic literacy skills. Adults who long to read the Bible and grow in their faith are unable to do so simply because they never had the opportunity to learn to read.

We envision schools that do more than teach ABCs and 123s. We envision Christ-centered environments where children and adults alike can discover their God-given potential, gain practical life skills, and grow in wisdom and spiritual maturity.

The Urgent Gap We Must Fill

Our outreach teams have visited countless communities where children sit on the ground to learn, where a single teacher juggles multiple grades in one room, and where chalkboards are broken and books are scarce. It is a heartbreaking reality—and one we are committed to changing.

But we cannot do it alone. The need is urgent:

• Children are growing up without basic education.

• Adults are unable to read the Bible for themselves.

• Entire communities lack the tools to rise from generational poverty.

Education can be the difference between hopelessness and a future filled with faith, skills, and self-sufficiency.

What Our Schools Will Provide

Our vision for these schools includes:

• Safe, welcoming classrooms with proper furniture and supplies.

• Qualified, compassionate teachers trained in both academic and spiritual instruction.

• Christ-centered curriculum that integrates literacy, numeracy, life skills, and the gospel.

• Adult reading programs that teach literacy through Bible-based materials, enabling new believers to grow in their understanding of Scripture.

• Community spaces where children and parents feel supported, encouraged, and spiritually nourished.

We are committed to making these schools more than just buildings—they will be beacons of hope and hubs of transformation in every village where they stand.

The Spiritual Impact of Literacy

Imagine a mother reading the Bible to her children for the first time. Imagine a father finding comfort in the Psalms after a long day’s work. Imagine a child discovering that their life has purpose because they learned to read a passage of Scripture that tells them so.

This is the power of Christ-centered literacy. We do not just want to teach people to read—we want to give them the tools to understand the Word of God, to deepen their faith, and to pass it on to the next generation.

How You Can Help

We are ready. The blueprints are in place. Local partners are on standby. The only missing piece is you.

• Pray for the vision, the communities, and the resources to come together.

• Give toward the construction of new school buildings and the development of learning materials.

• Sponsor a classroom or a literacy program to support adult learners.

• Share our mission with your church, small group, or network.

Every gift, large or small, brings us closer to breaking ground on a new school—and breaking chains of ignorance and spiritual isolation.

Our Progress So Far

By God’s grace and through the generosity of our supporters, we have already identified several key areas where schools are most needed. Local leaders have offered land. Some building materials have been sourced. What we need now is accelerated support to move from vision to reality.

Our team is committed to accountability, transparency, and impact. Every dollar will go directly toward construction, staffing, and educational programs designed to uplift the most vulnerable.

Real Lives. Real Hope.

We recently met a young boy named Emmanuel in one of our outreach communities. He’s 11 years old, has never attended school, and helps his mother fetch water and care for his younger siblings. When asked what he dreams of, his answer was simple: “I want to read the Bible and go to school like other kids.”

Emmanuel’s story is not unique. There are thousands like him—full of potential, waiting for someone to open the door.

Together, we can be the answer to that prayer.

A Call to Action

This is more than a construction project. It is a Kingdom assignment.

We are not just building schools—we are building futures, strengthening faith, and transforming communities.

If you’ve ever asked, “What can I do that really makes a difference?”—this is it.

Now is the time to act. Now is the time to give. Now is the time to build.

Join us in making education and the gospel accessible to all.  Let’s build more than classrooms. Let’s build hope.