The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is working to revitalize the educational system in Liberia, helping to rebuild schools, reconstruct kitchens for school feeding programs, and provide training for kitchen staff in schools that were damaged or destroyed during the 14 years of fighting in Liberia.

"The educational system has suffered greatly as a result of the many years of war," said a report written by the ADRA office in Liberia. "Not only were the buildings and furniture destroyed, damaged and/or completely looted, but school facilities, such as latrines and kitchens, were completely destroyed."

ADRA plans to renovate a junior high school in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, benefiting 300 students. The damaged portion of the building includes the roof, cracked floors, damaged ceiling, and windows.

ADRA will also construct 12 kitchens for schools in Nimba County. Each kitchen will have two sections, one for keeping the oven, and the other for meal preparation. ADRA will provide building materials, skilled labour and technical supervision for the project.

ADRA also plans to conduct training workshops for 24 school cooks that promote improved nutrition and improved hygiene practices during meal preparation.

The project is funded by ADRA International, and is valued at close to US$33,000. It will run from January until April.

ADRA is present in 125 countries, providing community development and emergency management without regard to political or religious association, age, or ethnicity.