Past Projects

The Grand Kru Library Initiative – 2022

VAN Community Outreach opened four public libraries in Grand Kru County, Liberia on March 10th – 13th, 2022.

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The Betu Canoe Project – 2021

On June 18th, 2021, VAN Community Outreach presented a newly built, 8-seat canoe and 8 life jackets to Betu, Jloh District, Grand Kru County.

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Inaugural Outreach Trip – 2020

In February 2020, VAN Community Outreach visited 4 areas in Grand Kru County, Liberia (Barclayville, Betu, Grandcess, and Sasstown) and was able to provide:

  • 3,027 students with an assortment of school supplies
  • 96 packs of chalk, 100 chalkboard erasers, and other school supplies for teachers
  • Clothes, shoes, and four soccer balls were distributed to the children, youth, and teachers at each of the four areas
  • 72 bars of laundry soap were given to the elderly
  • A cookout lunch was held for children, students, and elderly at each of the four areas visited
  • Medical supplies and $100 cash provided for generator fuel were donated to the Rally Time Hospital, Grandcess
  • Held town hall meetings with teachers and students to identify the specific needs of each area Check our Facebook page to learn more