Toronto retiree makes surprise $1M donation to Hamilton non-profit to support learning centre in Liberia

Toronto retiree makes surprise $1M donation to Hamilton non-profit to support learning centre in Liberia

A Hamilton non-profit has received a major boost for a “first-of-its-kind learning centre” it has built in the west African country of Liberia — a surprise gift of $1 million to help expand the facility.

Hamilton hits $1 billion building permit benchmark in record time - Ontario Construction News

Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Hamilton has surpassed $1 billion in total construction value in record time, hitting the benchmark for building permits issued since the start of the year on April 30, the earliest point in the calendar year ever. The city also says in a press release that it has […] The post Hamilton hits $1 billion building permit benchmark in record time appeared first on Ontario Construction News.

New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools - Global News Network Liberia

WASHINGTON, JUNE 10, 2025 – The World Bank Board has approved financing for the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, which includes a $60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The project is designed to improve foundational learning and access in public primary schools, as well as strengthening the education sector. This marks t…