Before the civil war in Liberia, the name BWI sounded like a celebrity name. The campus itself felt like paradise. Boys and girls were motivated and wanted to taste and experience the dynamic academic power of the institution. The aspirations and determination of students of diverse cultural backgrounds who came through the gates of BWI quickly formed a bond. A bond we held until the outbreak of the war in 1990.

It was right after the first mid-term exam in 1990 early that morning when we heard sounds of gunfire all around campus, students and teachers alike went helter-skelter, eventually fleeing campus not knowing the faith and whereabouts of our fellow students. We could not have imagined or dreamt of the day we will see and talk to each other again.

The BWI Class of ’87-’90 Alumni Organization completed a major infrastructure initiative with the delivery of a 40-foot container of essential classroom and office supplies. The supplies were sourced in partnership with Villanova University.

The shipment, which included desks, chairs, tables, bookcases, whiteboards, and general classroom materials, arrived at BWI, Kakata.

The effort was initiated under the direction of former President Dr. Tarloe F. Minor, with logistics support provided by Councilman David G. Bantoe (Upper Darby, PA). The final execution was led by the current U.S. Chapter team:

Miss Ami Fahnbulleh (Assistant CSO)

Mr. Karfar Siryon (Executive Director)

Mr. Saysay Samah (Secretary-General)

Mr. Abu Dekontee Sanso (West Africa Regional Director)

Mr. Timothy Asare (Chief Strategic Organizer)

While making the presentation, Mr. Sanso affirmed the alumni organization’s commitment to BWI’s mission of preparing youth for Liberia’s reconstruction and workforce development.

Principal Nancy Freeman received the consignment and expressed deep appreciation, pledging the materials’ effective use and inviting continued collaboration and partnership.