-Hold civil act history project
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, a group of young Liberians embarked on an educational endeavor through visitation at various historic sites in Montserrado County, as part of their first civil act history project.
One of the organizers Bill Ivans Gbafore, who represented Literati Liberia, said the initiative aims to infuse a deeper connection to Liberian history among the youth.
Gbafore explained that they typically meet monthly to discuss books and reflect on the lessons learned. The civil act history project was designed to help young people understand their civil responsibilities and how they can apply this knowledge in their daily lives.
His words: “This is our first civil act history project. The essence of doing this is for us to connect as young people with Liberian history and understand many of the issues that shift our coming as a nation.”
The group visited sites such as the National Museum, PHP Park, St. Peter Lutheran, Bentor, and Hotel Africa during the excursion.
Established in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, the network was created to provide a mental balance for its members.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the group continued to engage in activities such as book readings and gatherings. Following the pandemic, they recognized the importance of continuing their efforts to connect with Liberian history.
“What we do is that we basically meet once a month [The end of every month], read books and talk about what we have learned, what are lessons learned, how the things that we learn can shift our characters in our communities and in our different working areas,” he said.
The organizers emphasized that they are not an official organization, but rather a network of young individuals from various institutions, the organizers highlighted the significance of staying engaged and informed about their country’s history.
Participants acknowledged that the success of the first civil act history project has inspired the group to plan future initiatives aimed at promoting a deeper understanding of Liberia’s rich cultural heritage among the youth.
