Numerous churches have been started through the work of SIM missionaries in
Liberia. The oversight of those churches is now organized under the banner of
Evangelical Church of Liberia (ECOL). Currently, they have 114 churches and 9
schools. At those schools, they have a total of 93 teachers and other school
staff with about 950 students. Previous to July 2018 pay for the teachers was
dependent on students from families who could pay fees to support the teachers.
With 85% unemployment in Liberia and with many who have employment earning
$25 to $50 US per month, that does not generate much income and it resulted in
serious inequality among equally-trained teachers at different schools. Over the
long term, we would love to provide their schools with lunch programs, electricity
generators and much more but in discussion with Rev. Moses Paye, president of
ECOL, more income for the teachers is the first priority.
