A new milestone in literacy and digital empowerment was celebrated at Julijuah Public School and Deadileh Public School, where the Kids Educational Engagement Project (KEEP Liberia), in partnership with the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center), dedicated a new reading room and donated 17 laptops to enhance computer literacy training.

The ceremony was graced by Former President of Liberia, Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who applauded KEEP Liberia for its unwavering, long-term commitment to promoting literacy across the nation. She emphasized the need for more educational initiatives of this kind, noting the joy they bring to children and communities. President Sirleaf cautioned school administrators and students to ensure the facilities are fully utilized beyond the dedication ceremony and photo opportunities.

Brenda Brewer Moore, Executive Director of KEEP Liberia, expressed deep honor in working with the EJS Center. She recalled that President Sirleaf was the first guest to visit KEEP Liberia’s very first reading room in 2016, and now, partnering with her on KEEP’s 49th reading room is a remarkable full-circle moment.

The dedication drew praise from the County Educational Officer, school administrators, town chiefs, and students, who expressed gratitude for KEEP Liberia and the EJS Center’s foresight in shining the literacy spotlight on Bomi County’s Tehr District. They highlighted how the creation of the reading room and the donation of laptops and a little over 40 pieces of chairs will strengthen reading culture while advancing computer literacy.

KEEP Liberia, in partnership with the EJS Center, currently runs a 10-month weekly computer literacy training program for school-going children, alongside regular reading sessions at Julijuah and Deadileh Public Schools. These efforts reflect KEEP’s broader Promoting Literacy Pillar, which has already established 49 reading rooms across 14 counties, distributed thousands of books, provided digital literacy training for high school students, university students as well as teachers, and created safe learning spaces to nurture a culture of reading.

KEEP Liberia emphasized that literacy is not just about reading books, it is about empowering communities, opening doors to opportunity, and shaping brighter futures for Liberia’s children. With this initiative, Bomi County joins the growing network of communities across Liberia where literacy and digital skills are transforming lives.