The Niapele Project Blog

Happy Holidays!

editor — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:32:18 -0600

Happy Holidays to all!

Have you seen our School Nutrition Initiative website? If you haven't, check it out! Photos, progress reports and information about our current work in the Bong Mines area of Liberia. www.niapeleschoolnutritionchallenge.com

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a beautiful, successful and healthy new year!

HapFam Progress Report

editor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:22:44 -0500

Report highlights:

>> HapFam enters its 3rd year of operations in Paynesville, Liberia

>> HapFam receives Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) small grant for general support

>> Andre Johnson, a HapFam student, was a special guest at the signing ceremony of the new Reform Education Act, which was attended by the president of Liberia

>> HapFam hires new Administrative Director

>> HapFam staff participate in 3 day training workshop

Download the report! (PDF)

Persons with Disabilities Experience Significant Challenges in Developing World: Report

editor — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:40:27 -0500

“Across the world, people with disabilities have poorer health outcomes, lower education achievements, less economic participation and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. This is partly because people with disabilities experience barriers in accessing services that many of us have long taken for granted, including health, education, employment, and transport as well as information. These difficulties are exacerbated in less advantaged communities.”

- WHO/World Bank Word Report on Disability

Atlanta: Drink, eat, be merry and do good on July 11 !

editor — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:20:32 -0500

Atlanta peep! On Monday July 11, come have a drink or three at Twains in Decatur - 10% of the night's total proceeds will go towards Niapele's exciting new school nutrition/community farming program in Bong county - stay tuned for announcements!

Friends of Liberia Visit HapFam

editor — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:08:23 -0500

Stephanie Vickers and Joan Hamilton, representatives from the Friends of Liberia Foundation, visited HapFam last week to check on their progress.

Fresh Water for HapFam

editor — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:44:46 -0600

The Happy Family Center for Children with Disabilities rang in the New Year by breaking ground on their very own safe and sustainable supply of fresh water!

Happy Thanksgiving!

editor — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:31:55 -0600

On behalf of The Niapele Project team and our partner organizations in Liberia, thank you for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

We are thankful for your continued support, and wish you a happy, joyful Thanksgiving.

Warm wishes,

Penelope, Celina, Megan & Marlene

Legendary Bingo! Los Angeles, November 24

editor — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:09:34 -0600

Join us on Wednesday November 24 at 7pm for a night of Legendary Bingo, at Hamburger Mary's in Hollywood!

World Encyclopedias for HapFam and CAMES students!

editor — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:05:13 -0500

On September 28th, students at our partner organizations - the Happy Family Center for Children with Disabilities (HapFam) and at the Carolyn A. Miller School (CAMES) - were presented with 14 boxes of books, including brand new sets of world encyclopedias, generously donated by Mission to Liberia, a US non-profit organization dedicated to serving the health care and educational needs of Liberians by providing direct relief supplies as well as educational materials.

163 years young

editor — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:55:46 -0500

- Liberia marks its 163rd anniversary today -

Each year, Liberians celebrate July 26th with great fanfare: it's an opportunity for people to exchange gifts and well-wishes. Niapele hopes all Liberians at home and abroad have a happy independence day, and we offer a special congratulations to all the members of the Niapele family. Each Niapele success is a testament to our partners' hard work and genuine commitment to serving their communities.

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