A team of 7 journeyed to Liberia this month to visit Hope International and our Liberian friends and partners. Sandi Bammer, one of these travelers, recently joined the stateside Board of Directors and has spent the last few weeks immersing herself in all things Hope. She had the opportunity to spend time with Hope International's press club. One of the many school activities your generosity supports.
Sandi shared about her time spent with these bright and determined students.
The Hope International School Press Club is an impressive group of junior and senior students led by advisor Jeremaine Mitchell and Press Club president Princess Flomo. Princess is one of thirteen young women in the Press Club, and she is a confident, capable, and strong leader.
While some members hope to pursue careers in news and journalism, many are there to strengthen their public speaking skills in preparation for futures in law and other public-facing professions. Every one of them is already helping to shape the future of Liberia.
Sitting across from these bright and articulate young people was such an honor. They arrived with thoughtful curiosity and a list of serious questions, ready to listen closely and report carefully.
We, the Hope International board members, answered panel-style while they took diligent notes, preparing to deliver the news to the student body on Monday morning. The Press Club shares school news twice each week on Monday and Thursday during morning assembly before classes begin—an important responsibility they carry with confidence and pride.
They asked what we thought of the school, the curriculum, the quality of the teaching staff, and our commitment to continue the work of sponsorship. They asked for words of inspiration, and we all agreed that it was they who inspired us.
So many wonderful things are happening here at Hope International School. Sitting with these students—witnessing their hard work, commitment, and curiosity—was truly a gift. Liberia is in good hands with these young leaders, and I know that my commitment to the school’s continued success and life-changing impact has only grown over the last week.
The future of Liberia is asking smart questions, speaking with confidence, and leading with hope—and we are proud to stand beside them.
Thank you, Sandi, for sharing about your time spent with these bright lights. And thank you, our Hope community, for walking alongside the students of Hope as they pursue their dreams.