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Liberia: LIMANY humanitarian outreach hits Liberia
Oct 15, 2007
Michael Kpayili
 The
Liberian Mandingo of New York (LIMANY) in fulfillment of its humanitarian
outreach program outside United States of America commenced the
donation of food and non-food items to over Thousands of Liberians
in a bid to assist in addressing numerous problems.
Making the donation in Monrovia, the President of LIMANY Mr. Abraham
Turay said every moment of their time in the States has been to
see Liberia/Liberians graduate from things that tent to divide them.
He said although the items donated by LIMANY were lobby for a means
of sharing it among the desperate war-affected population of Liberia,
his organization-experienced lot of difficulties especially at the
Freeport of Monrovia in releasing the container at the entry. He
lauded the brothers and sisters across the US for their assistance
in making this project possible.
Scores of people and institutions are expected to benefit from the
donation from LIMANY. Among them are, the University of Liberia,
Muslim Congress High School, Kpain Public School in Nimba County,
local churches as well as war-affected children and other needed
persons and institutions. LIMANY President said that this is the
beginning of long range project to assist “our people.”
 On
Sunday October 14, 2007; rice, sneakers and other non-food items
were distributed among the women and youth groups of Jacob Town
community and its proximity. Another distribution was made at the
Glory of God Church in Logan Town. Making remarks during the distribution
minutes after the regular church service, the President of LIMANY
Abraham Turey said while LIMANY is a Mandingo organization, it is
there to reach out to all Liberians. It humanitarian arm goes beyond
devotion adding that the need of humans is not restricted to religion.
He urged Liberians to re-enforce their strength in fostering and
maintaining the peace and reconciliation in Liberia.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Church, the head Deacon of
the Church Bro. Abraham Nimely outlined numerous difficulties encountered
by the Church. He said the Glory of God Church was established in
1986 but was affected by the bloody civil war in Liberia. He thanked
the family of LIMANY for their donation and urged them to continue
such in the future. The donation was embraced by jubilation with
regular Church chorus and exchange of greetings.
Present at the ceremony were Rev. Victor Wleh, Senior Pastor of
the Church; Abraham Jabateh and scores of by-standers. LIMANY’s
donation to the Liberian people is expected to continue today basically
with institutions like the University of Liberia, Muslim Congress
High School, Muslim Congress sub-branch in Jacob Town among others.
More
photos to come later!
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