Who We Are
The Amos C. Sawyer Educational Foundation was established by his wife his children, sister Agnes, cousins, including Dew Tuan Wleh Mayson, social family, and friends of Professor Amos C. Sawyer, former President of the Interim Government of National Unity of Liberia, and Dean/Professor at the University of Liberia in order to continue the work of Professor Amos C. Sawyer in the field of education. As a teacher, Professor Sawyer committed a lifetime to teaching and improving education services. This Foundation is intended to honor his memory by supporting education programs and improving the quality of education at the Sawyer College at the University of Liberia, as well as improving the lives of young girls in several schools in Liberia.
Prof. Amos C. Sawyer believed in education as a means of solving society’s complex problems, particularly by addressing the causes of poverty. He promoted critical thinking and encouraged people to apply sound intellectual insight and imagination to social problems. When he said, “The challenges of finding a way to the future have to be grounded in serious reflection, serious thoughts, and serious analysis,” he was making the convincing argument to young people to seek education and apply knowledge as they aspire to a brighter future.
Therefore, to support his philosophy of using mass literacy and education as a way out of poverty, his wife, children, cousins, sister, and social family and friends have established this Foundation with the goal of contributing to the literacy and educational advancement of the Liberian people. The Foundation intends to pursue this goal by supporting the building of productive and intellectually engaging learning environments in Liberia and by supporting students and teachers in the pursuit and delivery of quality education.
Our Mission Statement
At Amos C. Sawyer Educational Foundation, our mission is to help children improve their quality of life by providing education through scholarships.
Our Vision Statement
The vision of the Foundation is an educated and civically active citizenry in Liberia. This was what Professor Sawyer worked to achieve throughout his life. As a teacher, he taught in schools, and as an activist, he promoted a culture of progressive civic engagement.
Our Motto
“Education for development through hard work concomitantly improves lives.”
This is in line with Professor Sawyer’s philosophy that sound education is needed to understand society’s problems and to find solutions to solve them. The Foundation shall therefore support education as a means for promoting development in Liberia.
Objective
The main objective of the Foundation is to support education in Liberia and improve learning conditions for Liberian students. Toward this end, the Foundation shall:
- Provide material and technical support to educational institutions in Liberia, especially the Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Science and Humanities, with the aim of improving the learning environment and building the capacity of instructors and administrators.
- Provide financial aid and scholarship to deserving students, especially young girls, with the aim of bridging the wide gender gap in education attainment in Liberia.
Reach Out to Us
We dedicate ourselves to the unity and progress of everyone. Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time of your convenience. We would be glad to assist you!