The Center for Education and Leadership Development Initiative, Liberia (CELDI-Liberia) is a Christian nonprofit committed to empowering underprivileged children and youth from slum communities in Liberia, through education, leadership, mentorship, and social development.
In the heart of Liberia, West Africa, countless underprivileged children dream of a brighter future—but for many, those dreams fade beneath the weight of poverty and limited opportunity.
The truth is every child deserves more than survival—they deserve the chance to learn, lead, and live out their God-given purpose. Yet, thousands still lack access to quality education, mentorship, and the tools for transformation.
CELDI-Liberia steps into that gap—empowering students through holistic after-school programs, leadership training, character development, and spiritual growth. We are not just educating minds; we are shaping hearts and building leaders who will rebuild their nation.
From 2017 to today, more than 1,500 students have been reached—and their stories of confidence, courage, and change are multiplying across Liberia. Few are currently part of the workforce here at CELDI, while many who started as elementary students are now High School graduates. With every partner and donor who joins us, that impact grows deeper and wider—turning hope into lasting transformation.
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To see a new generation of proactive servant-leaders with the commitment to develop others, build stronger communities, cultivate a quality educational system, and create a culture of academic excellence among underprivileged children and youth.
To change Liberia one child at a time by developing children and youth from vulnerable communities, breaking the circle of poverty through education, and raising a new generation of servant leaders to proactively transform and serve their communities with distinction and the principles of God.
Hope: Nurturing hope in vulnerable children. Love: Sharing Christ's Love with the underprivileged. Discipline: Developing Children into Disciplined Leaders. Education: Breaking the circle of poverty through education. Servant-leadership: daring to raise up a new generation of servant leaders.
CELDI-Liberia is excited to keep you in the loop about all the wonderful work we're doing here. Because we believe in making a positive impact through quality education, servant leadership, and mentorship, we'll regularly share updates on our activities. This includes sharing program impact data and current needs, like our Child Sponsorship Program and our Wish List of resources we hope to gather. We're grateful for your support and look forward to growing together!
On May 28, 2025, CELDI-Liberia in collaboration with Orange Foundation Liberia celebrated WMHD and it was great.
After nine years of ministry to Underprivileged children and youth, in our After-school program the impact is amazing.
CELDI-Liberia host annual Summer Camp for hundreds of underprivileged children in Liberia.

CELDI-Liberia is making a real difference in the lives of underprivileged children and youth. Its programs are truly transformative!
Rev. Marsha L. Harris

I am so grateful for the opportunity to support CELDI-Liberia. It's an investment in a brighter future for the children and youth of Liberia.
Deborah K. Davis

The dedication of the CELDI-Liberia team is inspiring. They are truly changing lives, one child at a time.
Irene C. Davies

It's not just about what I earn, but also about what I learn along the way. I started with CELDI as a student mentor, today, I coordinate the Girls Empowerment Program.
Mariam Dunber
You can make a donation by clicking the Donate Now button below. It will take you to our SECURE online donation form. Or if you are in the USA, you can write a check to: UrbanPromise International P.O. Box 156 Pennsauken, NJ 08110 USA. On the memo line, write: CELDI-Liberia
An Afiliate Ministry of Urban Promise International
New Matadi, Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia
P: (123) 777 209 062 / 880 421 400
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