Start Here: What IFBA Is Building in 2026
Start Here: What IFBA Is Building in 2026
At IFBA, we’ve learned something simple: students do not just need support, they need consistent support. Not one-time help. Not big promises. Consistency.
So in 2026, our focus is not “doing more.” It’s doing the fundamentals better, every month, across our partner schools in Liberia.
Here’s what we’re building this year.
1) A stronger on-the-ground scholarship team
Last year taught us a hard lesson: when communication breaks down, everything slows down. Workshops suffer. Data gets lost. Trust gets strained.
This year, we’re building a clear hiring and accountability system so the person representing IFBA in Liberia is:
responsive and reliable
equipped with the tools needed to do the work
able to show up consistently and communicate clearly
focused on student development, not excuses
Our goal is simple: a dependable local operator who can execute.
2) Workshops that feel practical, not theoretical
Our scholarship program is not just about paying school fees. It’s about helping students grow into capable young adults.
That’s why we’re strengthening our monthly workshops to focus on real outcomes:
confidence in communication
basic business and entrepreneurship thinking
leadership and responsibility
practical study habits and goal setting
We want workshops students can remember and apply, not just sit through.
3) Better student tracking and accountability
If we cannot track progress, we cannot improve.
This year, we are standardizing what we track across schools, including:
attendance and participation
basic academic performance checkpoints
workshop engagement
notes on student strengths and support needs
This helps us serve students better and report impact more clearly to donors and partners.
4) A realistic funding plan for 2026–2027 programming
The work only stays consistent if funding is stable. So we’re building a targeted plan that supports:
monthly workshops
materials and printing
on-the-ground operations
student documentation and reporting
leadership development and program growth
Our goal is to fund the full 2026–2027 school year with fewer surprises and stronger planning.
What success looks like
By the end of 2026, success is not a flashy headline. It looks like:
workshops running on schedule
students showing growth over time
clean monthly reporting
stronger school partnerships
a scholarship program that feels consistent and credible
That is what we’re building.
Want to help?
If you believe in this mission, there are three ways to support:
Share these stories with someone who cares about education and Liberia
Partner with IFBA as a donor or sponsor
Support the program directly through our donation page
We’re building this slowly, seriously, and for the long run.