The Bromley School
in Liberia, West Africa

In July 2008, St. James' sent a team of 10 missioners, seven of whom were youth, to the Bromley Episcopal Mission School for Girls in Liberia, West Africa. This team partnered with Solar Light for Africa to install solar panels that provided the school with electricity and light. In October 2009, we sent 10 adults on a teacher training and support mission.

In June 2010, St. James’ sent 16 parishioners, youth and adults, to Bromley to lead a Literacy Enrichment Camp for the students. St. James’ youth were responsible for planning all of the camp activities, and used art, theatre, sign language, dance, and music to deepen the reading skills of the students.

Read Pastor Mary's article about the trip at Episcopal Life Online.

Liberia is emerging from many years of civil war, and has endured the complete and total loss of its infrastructure. Many of the students are orphans and all have been traumatized by the horrors of war. As the country begins to rebuild, St. James’ has taken an active role in assisting with that process, specifically with regard to Bromley. The hope is to continue building relationships and providing support for these extraordinary young girls.

For more information, visit The Bromley School web site or Trusted Angels Foundation.