Liberia_Jaekyoung Ko 2024

Children in Liberia continue to face the challenges of hunger and child labor. While it is common to see children playing, selling goods, or working throughout the day, it is rare to see them eating. When asked, “When do you eat?” many cannot provide an answer. Much like contestants on the TV show Law of the Jungle who struggle to find food to survive, these children spend their days searching for their next meal.

Given these dire circumstances, the support from the Global Children Foundation (GCF) has made it possible to provide stable meals for these children, and we could not be more grateful. We believe that their personal growth can truly begin only when their hunger is satisfied. At first, the children couldn’t even say “thank you” after eating, but now they express gratitude and have transformed into helpers, staying back to clean up dishes or assist with chores. Some even take the initiative to fetch water, gradually learning what it means to take responsibility.  Currently, we provide meals to Liberian children five days a week. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we also hold Bible reading sessions and prayer meetings. Moving forward, in the new church facility, we are planning on offering meals seven days a week. In this new setting, we aim to teach children to prepare their own meals. This will help foster independence so that even in the absence of our staff, the children will be equipped to feed themselves.

The children in Liberia deeply appreciate the support they receive from GCF.  Financial resources are managed with transparency by dedicated leaders who meticulously oversee purchases and maintain records.