Global Giving is an on-line marketplace which allows people to donate to international projects that appeal to their interests and STAR radio is now a Global Giving project! This means that our American supporters may now make tax-deductible donations to STAR.
Humanity United gives STAR radio generous grant
One of our top goals this year at STAR radio is to
broaden our base of support to include new types of donor and partners from
different countries. This was achieved
this year when Global Giving (www.globalgiving.com)
agreed to our request to include STAR Radio on its internet platform which
allows individuals to fund international
projects of interest, and for Americans to donate on a tax-free basis. Since we posted a project description on
Global Giving four months ago, STAR Radio has earned a total of $3,000 donated
by a dozen individuals. We learned recently that Humanity United, a
grant-making organization based in California, will donate $130,000 to STAR
Radio in Liberia through the Global Giving site. Many
thanks to Global Giving and Humanity United for their generous support to STAR
radio!
New U.S. Ambassador discusses Liberia
Written by Wellington Geevon Smith
Friday, 09 May 2008
United States Ambassador-designate to Liberia says the post-war country is not out of the woods yet.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Liberia’s peace is fragile, its economy remains weak and high unmet expectations risk compromising Liberia's future.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield promised to work diligently to continue the strong engagement of the United States to keep Liberia moving in the right direction.
She further promised to ensure the attention and commitment of the United States to Liberia does not waver or diminish during this crucial post-conflict period.
Facing the United States Senate, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield warned that Liberia will face many challenges over the next several years.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield also promised to use her position to confront people who will threaten Liberia's recovery process.
The Ambassador-designate said she will not hesitate to publicly attack corruption, human rights abuses and the old ways of doing business in Liberia.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield observed it was the old way that contributed so much to Liberia’s breakdown followed by civil conflict.
If confirmed Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will replace Ambassador Donald Booth who has served the post for three years.
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Stream the Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Hearings Held in the U.S.
For the first time in history, a nation's Truth and Reconciliation Commission held official public hearings in the United States. More than 30 individual witnesses from across the United States presented testimony before the full Commission of Liberia from June 10-14, 2008. STAR Radio recommends the following website to our listeners interested in streaming these testimonies: TRC of Liberia
Cotton Tree News
Stream Radio Porgramming from STAR radio's sister station in Sierra Leone, Cotton Tree News (CTN).
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