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| Let us come together as one and let go our differences. By: Mr. Mamadee Konneh, WIMAM's President, July 9, 2006 |
It has been said and as we all are aware, “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”. Why can't we be good listeners and allow others to express their opinions? I would like to point out some issues that are affecting our community, and my administration will do every thing to solve this dispute if Allah’s agree. |
| Hilary Clinton, Queen Noor, others help raise funds for LET |
| (Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2007): Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Tuesday led a fundraising event in Washington, DC, the United States, raising 250-thousand United States dollars. The event, graced by several prominent personalities including New York Senator, Hilary Clinton, American billionaire Robert Johnson, Jordan Queen Noor, as well as a number of US congressmen and members of the American business community and philanthropists, was organized by the Liberian Education Trust (LET), to raise funds to support education in Liberia. President Johnson Sirleaf thanked contributors for their continued support toward the educational objectives of government. The President, highlighting the development priorities of government and efforts being made to address the challenges, informed donors and contributors, that government was determined to address the educational needs of its citizens, particularly girls and women. The Liberian Education Trust, the President said, is intended to redress years of neglect of the girl child and to support literacy programs for mothers, to enable them read and write. “We must respond to their needs because they represent our greatest constituency,” An Executive Mansion dispatch from Washington quoted the President as saying. Turning to Senator Clinton, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the US Presidency, the Liberian said, “I do believe women make good Presidents,” drawing loud applause from the audience. Speaking earlier, Senator Clinton expressed support for the Liberia Education Trust. She hoped individuals and organizations would continue to support President Johnson Sirleaf’s efforts to provide education for the country. Amid standing ovation, the leading contender for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the Presidency, said she loves the idea of a women President who is doing so well. This woman President, Senator Clinton noted, “is especially deserving of all we can do to help her as she struggles to create a better future for all of the children of Liberia.” Supporting Liberia on a long road to a peaceful and a prosperous future, the former first lady of the United States, said “is not only important; it is the right thing to do for our country, given the history between Liberia and the United States. We should give whatever attention we can and whatever resources we can provide to assist Liberia,” Senator Clinton asserted. Liberian Education Trust President, Debbie Harding, thanked all contributors and donors for identifying with the objectives of the Trust. Dr. Harding said, during its first year of existence, the Trust has made significant progress, raising $US2-million United States dollars. She disclosed that the Trust has provided grants to Liberian NGOs to build eighteen schools; thirteen hundred scholarships for girls and a thousand scholarships for market women to enroll in literacy classes. The occasion was also witnessed by members of the Liberian delegation accompanying to the United States, including Grand Kru Superintendent Roseline Sneh, Senator Lahai Lassanah, Representative Elijah Seah, Haja Siryon and Dusty Wolokollie, as well as Information Minister, Dr. Laurence Bropleh and Mr. Ramses Kumbuyah of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) and Liberia’s ambassador to the US Charles Minor. Source: President Sirleaf's Press secretary Bob Johnson's contribution- Source: PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robert L. Johnson, Chairman and CEO of the RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television, along with his colleague, Morris Goldfarb, Chairman and CEO of G-III Apparel Group, contributed $100,000 to the Liberian Education Trust this month. The charitable trust was formed to harness American support for the restoration of basic education in post-civil-war Liberia. Last month, Mr. Johnson led a delegation of 25 distinguished African Americans on a business and cultural mission to Liberia. This was the first mission of its kind by a group of Americans in 25 years. "In Liberia, I saw a country of hope. Under the leadership of President Johnson-Sirleaf, the government is working hard to create opportunities for all Liberians," said Robert L. Johnson, chairman and CEO of the RLJ Companies. "Providing basic education is critical to the government's success, and I am pleased to make a contribution to the President's efforts." Last September at the Clinton Global Initiative, Johnson pledged to mobilize support for Liberia. This led to the creation of the $30 million Liberia Enterprise Development Fund, which Johnson announced on February 15, at the Liberia Partners' Forum in Washington, D.C. "The Liberian Education Trust is the right vehicle to assist with the redevelopment of Liberia as companies look at Liberia for investment opportunities and housing an educated work force is integral to success," said Morris Goldfarb, co contributor. The Fund is a partnership of the RLJ Companies, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the U.S. Africa Development Fund and CHF International, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization. "Given what Liberia has been through over the last two decades, its unique bond with the United States and its unwavering support for the United States during World War II and the Cold War, makes the country fully deserving of all that Americans can do to ensure that its future is peaceful and prosperous," said Johnson. About The RLJ Companies The RLJ Companies ("RLJ"), founded by Robert L. Johnson, founder and former CEO and Chairman of Black Entertainment Television owns or holds majority interests in a diverse portfolio of companies in the financial services/asset management, real estate, hospitality, professional sports, film production, gaming and recording industries. An innovative business network, The RLJ Companies seeks to target undiscovered or underserved markets, then exercise solid management and achieve exceptional results. RLJ is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and currently has operations in New York and San Francisco. |
| Source: RunningAfrica.com |
| Queen Noor, Sirleaf and Sen. Clinton |
| Pres. Sirleaf and Sen. Clinton at the fund raiser in NY |
| (L-R) Sirleaf, Bob Johnson, Senator Hilary Clinton |