Following the horrific events of the Liberian civil war, the volunteers and educators in the City of Brewerville along with the Liberian Government Education System encountered an uphill battle keeping the Ellen Mills Scarborough Kindergarten School (EMSES) operational. The school had no building of its own and the rental facility was subpar.
Over sixteen years ago, under the Executive Directorship of Mr. Alexander Massey, BCA initiated the plan to build a modern educational facility for EMSES, estimated at a price of $168,000.
The land was secured in 2004 under the leadership of Executive Director Alexander Massey.
Construction site prep and the school blueprint commenced under the leadership of Executive Director Felix Wilson.
Construction commenced under the leadership of Executive Director Shadrack Smith.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Joyce M. Hayes-Hoggard the project advanced to a building with a roof.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Romell Sankor production of classroom furniture commenced;
Under the current leadership of Executive Director Eric W. Olson all the classrooms were completed and delivered and the flooring is 90% completed.Â
Primary funding for this project is awarded through annual membership fees. Secondary funding for the project was received fromÂ
$16,000 – UNESCO/USAID
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Educational Advancement Foundation
