Center for Women and Children Empowerment, Inc

1. E C W C E Center for Women and Children Empowerment, Inc Ford Madden Christian Academy Smythe Road, Old Road Sinkor, Monrovia Tel: 231-6-522-101 Email: cewce_lib@yahoo.com /blay-attoh@cwcevision.org .. • The Center for Women & Children Empowerment (CEWCE) is a not-for-profit, non governmental organization which was established in 2004 in Monrovia, Liberia, with dedicated vision to help vulnerable women and children in the process of reintegration, de-traumatization, self-sustainability, empowerment and development in post-war Liberia, and eventually in Africa. • CEWCE’s main objectives are (1) to provide sustainable development programs aimed at empowering women and children; (2) to advocate against abuses of women and children human rights; and, (3) to promote the accomplishment of a just, inclusive and sustainable society. In further achieving its goals, CEWCE has partnered with Georgia Tech University/Microsoft Corporation in setting up the first Microsoft Unlimited Potential Computer Lab under its Computer Training Program. • It is CEWCE’s aim to help less privileged individuals and communities in Liberia achieve their goals and dreams through relevant, accessible, and affordable technologies. Through integration and momentum of MUP, CEWCE can expand the IT boundaries by integrating IT into traditional curriculum and/or customized training to support local job market needs and local community service needs that can be used to link local communities with other communities nationally and internationally thereby enabling economic growth in local markets and changing lives of the common people. • Here are testimonies of some of the graduates of the first Microsoft Unlimited Potential training program in Liberia.

2. Name – Mayah ManobahPosition - Secretary Organization Ministry of Post & Telecommunication Carey/ McDonald Streets, Monrovia COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM I just want to give thanks and praises to the almighty God for the Microsoft Corporation for making me to be a better woman in the Liberian Society when it comes computer. By the power of God, I was able to learnt the 8 IT Track and now I am computer literate in this Computer era. It is my prayer that such a program shouldn’t be based in the capital city (MONROVIA) alone, but should be carried to the rural area of this noble country (LIBERIA). Others need to benefit from such free program. Cell No. 06746651 COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS Mayah is hard working. She does not mind spending extra time. Her knowledge in computer is essential as bulk of our work is done on the computer. Good to have her with us. • Hon. Jerry M. Cephas Director of Public Affairs Ministry of Post & telecommunication Carey/McDonald Streets, Monrovia Cell No. 06552947

3. Name - Paul J. GaryezonPosition – Showroom Manager Organization Homeland Incorporated Randall Street, Monrovia COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM I am glad I took advantage of the free computer training. Many thanks to the CEWCE and the Microsoft Corporation. I am computer literate. I do most of my work at Homeland Incorporated and my Private Security firm on the computer. Cell No. 06521611 COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS Hi MSUP, Thanks for the training of my office staff Paul Garyezon. My work load has reduce since he graduated. He do fixed my call cards, letter heads and etc. Most of his job (database inventory) as Storeroom Manager is done on the computer. It save us the extra cost of looking for data entry clerk. • Mr. Bassim Harp General Manager Cell No. 06510770

4. Name - G. Joseph J. GarblahPosition - Trainer Organization Center for Women & Children Empowerment (CEWCE), Smythe Road Old Road Sinkor, Monrovia COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM Opportunities comes in ways we least expect. When I heard about the free Computer training Program at the CEWCE, I just couldn’t believe it till I went there and register. I have been hoping to go to computer school and this was a perfect opportunity. I am grateful to the Microsoft & CEWCE for such a unique program. Please keep up the good work. My desire now is to do programming and hardware which are also in demand. Cell No. 077925116 COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS I am glad that the CEWCE/MSUP Program produces students like Mr. Garblah. He Graduated with honors in all the eight IT Tracks out of two hundred and fifty five graduates. He served his Internship at International Rescue Commission (IRC) with outstanding performance. In CEWCE’s bid to get an extra Trainer, we couldn’t pass the chance of loosing him. Mr. Garblah in turn was eager to give back what he has acquired. - Momolu Blackette MSUP Lab Manager, Cell No. 06579827

5. Name – Massa Roberts Position – Banking Official Organization Global Link Sub Agent Liberia Bank for Development & Investment Bardnersville, Somalia Drive Monrovia, Liberia COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM Ever since I graduated, I couldn’t get a job because I was not computer literate. I am glad I was part of the MSUP Program. Now I have a Job and I am self sustainable. Cell no. 06559342 COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS Massa is hard working and dedicated. She is an assets to this organization. I am glad she form part of my staff. - Mr. Richard Montgomery

6. Name - Albert WalkerPosition - Youth President Organization Office of the Commissioner Township of Congo Town Old Road, Sinkor COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM MSUP program is a very good program to me. It provided job opportunity for me. I also enjoy the program a lot. This program opens my mind to the computer world. Now I am more marketable. COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS I am glad we have such a program. It is indeed helping to prepared our people for the job market. I have two young men that graduated from the MSUP program. They are doing well and making use of the computer knowledge. I also want to take this time to appeal to the DONORS to include children program. It will help the children prepared that at an early age. At the same time, it makes it easier for them to use other computer related programs for children such as games: educational and recreational. -Hon. MacJohn Russell Commissioner Congo Town Township Monrovia, Liberia (231)-6-552783

7. Name - Jerome KessellyPosition - Operation Manager Organization Kailondo Hotel Old Road, Sinkor COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM A big thank you to the Microsoft Corporation. Of the eight IT Track that we learnt I love Access. I was able to set up a database system for the Kailondo Hotel. I even trained someone to take my place because I want to pursue Further studies in programming. Cell no. 06715232 COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS Jerome is good. He set up a database for the Hotel and trained one of my staff. I wish he could have stay longer, but he is a very determined young man. His mind is made up is furthering his career. - Hon. George Kailondo CEO/President Kailondo Hotels Cell No. 06511409

8. Name - Andrew G. JorseePosition - Surveyor Organization Office of the Commissioner Township of Congo Town Old Road, Sinkor COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM I really needed to find my way around the Computer. I took advantage of the free computer training. It came at the right time. Right now, as a surveyor, I need to blend it with other software that will enhance my work. Bravo! Microsoft. Cell No. 06403357 COMMENT BY IMMEDIATE BOSS I am glad we have such a program. It is indeed helping to prepared our people for the job market. I have two young men that graduated from the MSUP program. They are doing well and making use of the computer knowledge. I also want to take this time to appeal to the DONORS to include children program. It will help the children prepared that at an early age. At the same time, it makes it easier for them to use other computer related programs for children such as games: educational and recreational. -Hon. MacJohn Russell Commissioner Congo Town Township Monrovia, Liberia (231)-6-552783

9. Name – Rev. Arthur ShipperPosition - Sr. Pastor Organization Pillar of Fire Church Chugbor, Old Road Sinkor, Monrovia COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM The program was beneficial to me in that it made me computer literate. Right now as Sr. Pastor of my Church, I do my church work on the computer. I don’t have to go looking for someone to do it for me. This gone convention, I prepared all The documents (tag, attendance register, schedule, program, etc.) relating to it. Cell No. 05651923

10. Name - Thelma MorrisPosition - Assistant Registrar Organization Independent Bethlehem High School. Keyhold, Old Road Monrovia-Liberia COMMENT ON THE MSUP PROGRAM Microsoft & CEWCE thank you for giving me computer knowledge. Right now everywhere you apply, part of the criteria set is that you should be computer literate. Immediate after my internship I started working.