Marylanders
for Progress( Liberia), Inc, or MFP, was formed and incorporated in the State of Maryland, USA, in 1999 by a group of citizens from Maryland
County, Liberia, West Africa. MFP is a registered non-profit organization whose programs are dedicated to making positive
contributions to the society of our origin by assisting the citizens scarred by war, and rehabilitating services and
infrastructure devastated by many years of civil unrest. Since its inception, MFP has continued to enjoy the support of many
Liberians, particularly citizens of Maryland County and many concerned people within the diaspora.
OUR MISSION
a) To promote improved
understanding of the history and cultures of Maryland County in Liberia to Marylanders of Liberia, Liberians and worldwide
communities, and to lend support to institutions that preserve these heritages in Liberia.
b) To cultivate relationships
between Marylanders in Liberia and abroad, with other segments of the Liberian population and friends of Marylanders.
c)
To assist with the commerce and social development of Maryland County by identifying projects, fund raising and implementation.
d)
To provide a sustainable relationship and presence in Maryland County, Liberia.
e) To develop strategies and projects
for the reconstruction of Maryland County.
f) To provide information to its members via media and organizational activities.
CATALOGUE OF ACHIEVEMENTS
2001: Shipped 20,000 text books for all grade school levels
in Maryland County; Established a Credit Union with $2,800 for market women in all districts to provide low interest micro-loans
towards economic empowerment programs.
2002: Shipped 14 hospital
beds and medical supplies for the J.J. Dossen Memorial hospital; Shipped clothing for distribution among citizens in Maryland
County.
2003: Assisted Maryland
County women residing in Monrovia with $700.00 for dues payment to the Southeastern women’s association and for filing
Articles of Incorporation documents to initiate self-help projects.
2004: Sent 2 mobile phones
to Tabou, Cote d’Ivoire to enable Maryland County refugees to connect with family members abroad; Registered MFP as
an NGO with the government of Liberia to support and fund programs for sectoral development in Maryland County.
2005: Purchased a 6.5
KVA diesel generator to preserve medical supplies and water pumps for the J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital water reservoirs;
Shipped clothing, children’s books and toys to Marylanders residing in Monrovia.
2006: Supplied and funded
the Cape Palmas music center which teaches music to students; Provided teacher’s salaries and books to Rocktown public
school; Shipped medical supplies for Pleebo and raise funds for the Maryland County Education Fund program.
2007: Provided funding to conduct Needs Assessment of Maryland County; Opened local offices in Monrovia and Harper City;
Provided walkers, glucometers, beddings, blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes for hospital; and, funded the production of
MDA document produced by MFP’s Project Director.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to make a difference in the lives of the
people of Maryland County. Your contributions, donations, thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Please use the link
below for online donations. Remember! Your donations are tax-deductable.
