Wedabo District, Grand Kru County, March 17, 2026 - A non-profit organization, Van Community Outreach (VANCO), has dedicated a modern computer laboratory in Grand Cess, Grand Kru County, to support schools in the area as part of efforts to improve access to quality education.
Speaking during the dedication ceremony over the weekend, the organization's Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Veronica N. Nimpson, said the initiative is intended to make learning easier and more accessible for students across Grand Kru County and Liberia as a whole.
According to Mrs. Nimpson, the organization believes technology plays a crucial role in modern education and that students in rural communities should not be left behind in the digital age.
She explained that VAN Community Outreach initially began its work by donating books to several schools in Grand Kru County. However, the organization has since expanded its support to include the construction and equipping of computer laboratories in schools.
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Mrs. Nimpson stated that the organization's primary goal is to promote quality education and provide students with the tools needed to compete in an increasingly digital world.
In 2022, VAN Community Outreach established four libraries in Grand Kru County, located in Barclayville, Betu, Grand Cess, and Sasstown. These libraries currently serve 20 schools and more than 4,000 students.
The organization later expanded its efforts by opening a fifth library in 2024 in Kanweaken, River Gee County, which serves 13 schools. On March 3, 2026, VANCO opened its sixth library in Klay, Bomi County, serving five schools.
Overall, the organization has constructed six libraries across Liberia, benefiting 41 schools, more than 11,000 students, and members of the general public in the counties where it operates.
Mrs. Nimpson revealed that the computer laboratory constructed in Grand Cess cost approximately US$7,000.
She used the occasion to encourage students, school administrators, and community members to take full responsibility for the facility by ensuring its proper security and maintenance.
According to her, community ownership will help guarantee the laboratory's long-term sustainability and usefulness.
Meanwhile, principals of the beneficiary schools in Grand Cess expressed excitement and appreciation for the initiative.
They described the laboratory as a significant step forward for education in the district and pledged to ensure the facility is properly maintained and effectively used to improve students' computer literacy and academic performance.
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