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Wedabo District – A non-profit organization, Van Community Outreach (VANCO), has officially dedicated a modern computer laboratory to benefit schools in Grand Cess, Grand Kru County, as part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education.
Speaking at the dedication ceremony on March 12, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of VANCO, Mrs. Veronica N. Nimpson, told reporters that the initiative aims to make learning easier and more accessible for school-going children across Grand Kru and Liberia as a whole.
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She emphasized that technology plays a vital role in modern education and that students in rural communities should not be left behind.
Mrs. Nimpson noted that VANCO initially began its operations by donating books to schools across Grand Kru County. However, the organization has since expanded its support to include the construction and equipping of computer laboratories.
According to her, VANCO’s primary objective is to promote quality education and provide students with the tools needed to compete in an increasingly digital world.
Since its inception, VANCO has made significant contributions to education in Liberia. In 2022, the organization opened four libraries in Grand Kru County—located in Barclayville, Betu, Grand Cess, and Sasstown—serving 20 schools and over 4,000 students.
In 2024, the fifth library was opened in Kanweaken, River Gee County, serving 13 schools. On March 3, 2026, VANCO inaugurated its sixth library in Klay, Bomi County, serving five schools. Overall, the six libraries collectively serve 41 schools, over 11,000 students, and members of the general public across all operating counties in Liberia.
Mrs. Nimpson further revealed that the organization has constructed and supported laboratories in several locations, including Barclayville, Jloh, Sasstown, Grand Cess, and parts of Bomi County, with Grand Cess now benefiting from a fully equipped computer laboratory.
The project in Grand Cess, she said, cost approximately 7,000 United States dollars to complete.
During the ceremony, Mrs. Nimpson encouraged students, school authorities, and community members to take full responsibility for the facility, stressing that proper security and maintenance are crucial for its long-term use and sustainability.
Meanwhile, principals of the benefiting schools in Grand Cess expressed excitement and appreciation for the initiative.
They described the laboratory as a major step forward for education in the district and pledged to ensure that the facility is effectively maintained and used to enhance students’ computer literacy and overall academic performance.
