Computer literacy is another extension of the library programs that will be offered. Unlike individuals in many countries, most Liberian homes do not own a computer or iPad or even a mobile phone. Students will receive training on our library computers to learn the computer skills they need to have to get and hold a job in today’s world.
The building is finished…the students are ready…the computers are in place…. “What’s the holdup?” you may ask.
Electricity. 

We still need to get a generator and fuel to provide electricity to the library, as electricity is not available in Clay-Ashland—or in most of Liberia. The most recent figures (2016) show that around 81% of the Liberian population do not have access to electricity. Most homes use charcoal or kerosene for cooking and heating. Of those who do have electricity, only around 4% have access to publicly provided electricity, while the rest use their own or a community diesel or gasoline generator or vehicle batteries.
Once we obtain a generator for the library, the computer classes will commence!

Ri’ayah has made a start, but your help is needed to provide more books and to support the literacy programs that greatly increase the effectiveness of the library. The building is up. The bookshelves are built. We are working on getting a generator to provide electricity to the library (unlike much of the world, electricity is scarce in Liberia). We also envision a vehicle for a mobile library to provide children in remote villages with access to books.
If you love to read, and you can’t imagine a child with no books of their own or even anyone who can read to them, you may find yourself wanting to help put books into their hands or help provide teachers to teach them how to read and write. If you would like to donate to our library program, please click here.