International Initiatives^SM, a Ministry of WMU^®

Liberia
Ricks Institute

Ricks Institute began as a kindergarten through 12th grade coeducational, residential campus with the ability to serve and house more than 650 students, faculty, and additional staff. However, the campus was destroyed during the 14-year Liberian civil war, even serving as a point of battle.

Now, along with the war-torn country, Ricks Institute is trying to rebuild. By providing free, primary (K–6), faith-based education, the staff and faculty seek to educate and heal the children of Liberia. Today it serves as a day school for approximately 425 students and includes an Accelerated Learning Program for students who have been victimized by the civil war.

Ricks Institute Newsletter

WMU is partnering with Ricks Institute on the following:

• Support for the Agriculture/Animal Husbandry curriculum
• Leadership training for Christian Women's Job Corps^®/Christian Men's Job Corps^®
• Volunteers to provide training in education and curriculum development and assist with medical clinics

Dates: March 25–April 16, 2008

• This team will work alongside the teachers at Ricks Institute, teaching classes in subjects such as science, math, English, and social studies. Each volunteer will serve as a mentor for the teacher at Ricks during the two weeks. The team will also provide teacher workshops for the faculty at Ricks.
• Cost: Approximately $3,000 (includes airfare, housing, and meals)

Dates: October/November, 2008 (specific dates TBA)

• A Sisters Who Care team will work in partnership with the nurses at Ricks Institute to provide medical care to the students currently attending Ricks. Team members will also conduct hygiene and etiquette classes for students and the community.
• Cost: Approximately $3,000 (includes airfare, housing, and meals)

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