KEEP Liberia Opens Reading Room Stocked With Over 2,000 Books at Barnesville Public High School

Monrovia – The Kids’ Educational Engagement Project (KEEP Liberia), through its Promoting Literacy Pillar, has dedicated a fully equipped reading room (mini library) at Barnesville Public High School, marking another significant milestone in its ongoing effort to strengthen literacy development among children and young people across Liberia. The reading room was made possible through the generous support of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in the United States of America, a longstanding partner committed to advancing educational opportunities and literacy initiatives for Liberian students. Stocked with more than 2,000 books, the newly dedicated reading room provides students with a safe, inspiring, and conducive environment to read, learn, research, and expand their knowledge.

The facility is expected to play a vital role in improving students’ reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and overall literacy skills while cultivating a lifelong love for reading. In addition to supporting literacy efforts, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church donated five HP laptops to support KEEP Liberia’s Digital Literacy Program, further enhancing access to technology and digital learning opportunities for students. Speaking during the dedication ceremony, KEEP Liberia’s Executive Director, Brenda Brewer Moore , expressed profound appreciation to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for its unwavering commitment to education and literacy advancement in Liberia. Before “We are deeply grateful to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for partnering with us to invest in the future of Liberia’s children. This reading room is more than just a space filled with books; it is a gateway to knowledge, imagination, opportunity, and lifelong learning (wealth),” Moore stated. She encouraged school…