By Amos Harris
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid a heartwarming visit to the Clar Hope Foundation and the City of Hope Academy in Marshall, Margibi County, bringing encouragement and inspiration to students and staff alike.
The visit was documented in a live video posted on the official social media page of former First Lady Clar Marie Weah, showing the former president warmly engaging with students inside their classrooms. During her time at the academy, Madam Sirleaf interacted directly with the children, asking insightful questions about their lessons and applauding their academic confidence. “You all passed,” the former president told the students after listening to their responses, a moment that drew smiles and visible excitement from the young learners.
Reacting to the visit, former First Lady Clar Marie Weah expressed deep gratitude to Madam Sirleaf on behalf of the management, staff, and students of the Clar Hope Foundation and City of Hope Academy. She described the visit as a powerful moment of encouragement for both the children and the institution. Madam Weah noted that the former president’s presence, humility, and lifelong commitment to education, peace, and the empowerment of women and children continue to inspire hope and purpose throughout the community.
According to Madam Weah, the visit brought immense joy to the children and created memories they will cherish for a lifetime. She reaffirmed that the City of Hope Academy remains steadfast in its mission to nurture Liberia’s future leaders by providing quality education and a safe, supportive learning environment.
During the occasion, Madam Weah also called on Liberians and leaders, both past and present, to continue standing with and supporting initiatives that uplift children across the country. She emphasized that the work of the Clar Hope Foundation and City of Hope Academy is driven not by personal interest, but by a collective commitment to the well-being and future of Liberia’s children.
“Thank you for standing with us and believing in the future of Liberia,” she said. “May God continue to bless you.” The visit by Africa’s first elected female president has been widely praised as a meaningful show of support for education and child development in Liberia, highlighting a unified front for the nation’s youth.
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