Education
Creating opportunities that inspire, challenge, and empower Liberian children and young people to learn.
Educational nonprofit initiative · Liberia
Rooted in Legacy.
Growing Through Education.
SARNEST Foundation creates educational opportunities that inspire, challenge, and empower Liberian children and young people — and provides a platform to showcase Liberia's brilliant young minds and talents to the nation and the world.
SARNEST Foundation is in its early development stage and is currently undergoing registration in Liberia.
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Why SARNEST
A name that carries a legacy
SARbiah + ErNEST = SARNEST
SARNEST Foundation was created to preserve the legacy of Sarbiah Voryee Mensahn Bahn and G. Ernest Mensahn — a farmer and an educator who opened their home to a child who was not their own, and insisted she go to school, work hard, and strive for excellence. We exist to continue that legacy by creating opportunities that recognize achievement, encourage learning, and inspire young Liberians to believe in what they can accomplish.
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The Liberia Academic Crown
An inter-school academic competition created to challenge students, celebrate academic excellence, and provide a platform for Liberia's young minds to demonstrate their knowledge, confidence, and talent. The competition will begin with the Elementary Division.
School registration is not yet open
Official details — including eligibility, team composition, subjects, competition format, registration requirements, and dates — will be published before school registration opens. Schools interested in participating may contact SARNEST Foundation to express interest.
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What we are building
Our work grows from a simple belief: when excellence is recognized and supported, students rise to meet it.
Excellence
Recognizing academic achievement and encouraging students to strive for their full potential.
Visibility
Providing a platform where Liberia's brilliant young minds and talents can be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Legacy
Continuing the sacrifice, hard work, and compassion of Sarbiah Voryee Mensahn Bahn and G. Ernest Mensahn.
Get Involved
Schools, partners, and volunteers are welcome
We are in the early stage of building this work, which makes it the right moment to help shape it. Reach out to express interest in the Academic Crown or to explore partnership.