New Joy- Liberia Inc.

The ILAP Phonics Project, implemented by New Joy-Liberia and funded by Edify, is strengthening literacy in 94 low-income faith-based schools across Montserrado County and Nimba County.

Sustainability training for school leaders and teachers, alongside ongoing student endline assessments, continues to drive measurable learning impact.

Our trainee teachers engaged in practical, hands-on demonstrations from the Liberia National Early Childhood Education Curriculum, covering topics such as handwashing, transportation, food we eat, etc. From handwriting and lesson delivery to classroom presentations, the sessions were filled with creativity, confidence, and active learning.

Our Department of Early Childhood Education also emphasized the approved ECE enrollment structure: Nursery, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2, as recognized by the Ministry of Education in the Academic Calendar.

In addition, our Primary Education teachers in training were introduced to the 2019 revised competency-based curriculum for Grades 1–6, equipping them with practical strategies for effective classroom implementation.

At New Joy Teach Training Institute, we are proud to have highly experienced master trainers in Early Childhood Education and qualified facilitators and trainers in Primary Education, all committed to developing competent, refined, efficient, and impactful educators for Liberian classrooms.

Join us today as we prepare teachers through practical, hands-on approaches to mitigate challenges in Liberian classrooms and improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Transforming classrooms. Empowering teachers. Impacting generations.

Today, New Joy Teacher Training Institute (NJTTI) joined school leaders and stakeholders at the Left Bank Education District stakeholders’ engagement meeting organized by the District Office. As a proud partner to the district, NJTTI was honored to participate in discussions centered on collaboration, educational development, and strengthening support for schools and teachers.

We appreciate the office of the DEO for the invitation and continued partnership, as well as all school leaders for their commitment to improving education in our communities. Together, we can achieve more.

Today, we stand together as one people, one nation, and one Liberia. May this day remind us that unity, peace, love, and togetherness remain the foundation of our strength and progress.

As we celebrate, let us continue to build bridges, uplift one another, and work collectively for a brighter future for our country.

“In Union Success is Sure.”

At New Joy–Liberia, we believe sustainable literacy improvement requires continuous teacher development, strong partnerships, and God’s guidance.

Our ongoing year-end training is reaching 94 school leaders and 288 Grades 1-3 teachers across 94 participating schools, impacting over 7,200 students through strengthened Phonics & Literacy Pedagogy and improved classroom instruction.

To promote sustainability and respond to the dynamics within Liberia’s education system, where teachers are often transferred across grade levels, an additional 282 Nursery to Kindergarten teachers are also participating in the school-based training. This continues to strengthen Early Childhood Education and foundational literacy instruction across participating schools.

We extend sincere appreciation to Edify for its continued support in promoting literacy across Liberia, especially within faith-based and private school systems. We also acknowledge Edify for funding and supporting this initiative, empowering New Joy–Liberia to meet and exceed its literacy improvement targets.

Above all, we give God all the glory and express our deepest gratitude for His faithfulness and guidance throughout this journey. From the very beginning until now, God has continued to lead New Joy–Liberia, enabling us not only to impact lives but also to exceed our targets in transforming literacy outcomes for children across Liberia.

Recent reports and feedback from trainers, teachers, and school leaders indicate that several literacy concepts taught using the ILAP Student Activity Book and Teacher Instructional Guide appeared on the Liberia National Assessment Test (LNAT) for Grade 3 Literacy. Reported content areas included sound-picture association, decoding and blending, sight word practice, word recognition, sentence reading, etc.

These outcomes reflect the growing impact of structured literacy instruction, effective classroom practices, and quality teaching and learning materials in strengthening foundational reading skills among early-grade learners.

At New Joy–Liberia, we remain committed to supporting schools, empowering educators, and improving literacy outcomes through sustainable teacher development and effective literacy pedagogy.

Today, our Early Childhood Education trainees continued implementing the Liberia National Play-Based ECE Curriculum, focusing on daily classroom routines, literacy and language development, foundational reading skills, and handwriting skills that promote good penmanship for effective classroom instruction.

Our trainees are being equipped to write neatly and professionally on the board, correctly form letters and numbers, and model quality handwriting for students to follow in their classroom notes and learning activities.

Our Primary Education trainees also engaged in peer teaching presentations, data presentation, and Professional Ethics to strengthen instructional delivery and classroom professionalism.

At New Joy Teacher Training Institute, we strongly emphasize Phonics and Literacy Pedagogy because strong reading, writing, and communication skills are the foundation for success across all subjects and key to improving teaching and learning outcomes in Liberia.

At New Joy Teacher Training Institute, we do not just teach, we prepare teachers with practical skills that set them apart.

Beyond earning a “C” Certificate in Primary or Early Childhood Education, our trainees also gain valuable skills in Phonics and Literacy Pedagogy through practical and interactive training experiences.

Today’s Phonics & Literacy Pedagogy session focused on the Gradual Release Instructional Model, in which trainees progressed from observation to co-teaching and classroom practice using the ILAP instructional materials.

We remain committed to excellence in education and to expanding more professional skills opportunities for our trainees as we work together to transform teaching and learning outcomes in schools across Liberia.

We are pleased to see our program featured in the media through report on the ILAP National Literacy Fair 2026.

We extend our sincere appreciation to The Liberian Investigator for sharing this update, and to our Board Member, Emmanuel Kollie of ELBC, for his continued support and leadership.

We invite you to read and engage with the full story.

New Joy Liberia, Partners Push Phonics-Based Approach to Tackle Reading Crisis with National Literacy Fair New Joy Liberia promotes phonics-based learning to tackle reading gaps, reaching over 7,000 students through a national literacy initiative.

Today, our ILAP team continued classroom observations, school visits, coaching, and continuous teacher training across Montserrado and Nimba Counties.

At Pioneer Foundation School, our trainer, Victor Laomie, successfully led a 1-hour interactive session with teachers and school leaders, focused on strengthening phonics instruction for sustainability at the school level.

Participants engaged in a pair-sharing activity on letter sounds, using flashcards to practice and confidently articulate each sound. It was inspiring to see teachers actively learning, collaborating, and strengthening their skills to better support early-grade readers.

Every training brings us one step closer to improving literacy outcomes for our children.