Liberia: Susufit Hope Foundation Launched in Nimba County

Second from right, Sophia Johnson Blagay and Charles Attackay Gbelia at the foundation launch in Nimba County.

 

A Canadian-based organization named and styled ‘Susufit Hope Foundation’ has been launched in Ganta, Nimba County under the theme: “Do Small Things with Great Love”.

Held on December 15, in partnership with the Charles Attackay Gbelia Foundation, the objective of the foundation is to restore hope to the needy. It was graced by stakeholders, students, and business people.

As a non-profit organization that believes in giving hope to the needy, Susufit launched with a grand parade through the main streets of Ganta to the Methodist Gymnasium, where the indoor ceremony took place.

Susufit Hope Foundation and the Charles Attackay Gbelia Foundation (SHE & CAGF), was founded on November 14, 2018, by Sophia Johnson Blagay and Charles Attackay Gbelia. Mrs. Blagay, CEO of Susufit Hope Foundation said her organization is involved in charitable efforts that are intended to make less fortunate Liberian children around the world skillful to become meaningful citizens.

 She said, “Our activities are tailored in three thematic areas, including education, leadership, and empowerment.”

Charles A. Gbelia, Co-founder of Susufit Hope Foundation said their mission is to engage in activities that will address education, leadership, and empowerment as a platform to prepare underprivileged Liberians. He further added that the foundation is mainly intended to give hope to those who lost hope.

The program was also entertaining, colored with cultural performances dominated by students. Some students from the orphanage homes in Ganta brought their talented students to perform at the ceremony, which was very inspiring.

The vision of the foundation is to ensure that vulnerable children, youth, and women are empowered through scholarship provisions, leadership seminars, business sustainability workshops, donations, and quality life. 

Both founders explained that it is good to give back to the community and country whenever you have the opportunity. Mrs. Blagay, who hailed from Bahn in Nimba County explained how she passed through a lot of difficulties before traveling to Europe, where she acquired her education before moving to Canada.

“I work hard to make money, I believe that there are many sisters and brothers who are in need of help and so I decided to give back to my people,” she said.

However, the orator Madam Louara Klekpo cautioned the audience that in order to be somebody you first need to be horned. She outlined several stages before someone can become somebody, but most of them are seeking knowledge and after that, you should have a mission and a code value to be somebody. “To be somebody, you don't have to be rich or come from a rich family, but once you have been bored, seek God in everything you do,” she said.