The Ricks Institute Alumni Association, USA, Inc, a non-profit 501(C) (3) organization was founded in 1988 by alumni living in the United States. One of the key objectives of the organization is to provide financial and other assistance to Ricks Institute in Monrovia, Liberia in order to return the institution to the high levels of academic excellence it was founded on. Over the years, RIAA, Inc has contributed thousands of dollars (cash and kind – books, microscopes, generators, computers, etc) to the school.
Ricks Institute is a victim of the 14-year old civil war in Liberia. The school is now operational due to the support of the Alumni Association and other friends of Ricks. However, due the economic downturn, and the fact that 80% of the population is unemployed, it is a challenge meeting the most basic needs of the school. Adequate textbooks and educational materials are not available, and the teachers’ salaries are not fully funded. Key needs include the support of programs such as post war trauma counselling, funding tuitions for the homeless and orphaned students, rehabilitation of the agriculture program, rebuilding and refurbishing damaged infrastructures, providing electricity and clean water to the campus, sporting programs, technology and science programs, teachers training, scholarships, and classroom and library materials. Historically, tuition revenue was the main source of financial support to the institution. However, given the current economic condition of Liberia, Ricks looks to donations and in-kind gifts to keep it running.
Your generosity can help us give Liberian children who have suffered the ravages of war a new beginning in order to become productive citizens for tomorrow. Because many of the students have lost their parents and guardians, the school gives them a sense of hope and belonging. We are passionate about the work we are doing for the children of Liberia and we hope that you can also serve as a channel through which these great works can be accomplished.
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