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How Joan Curran Darkortey Co-Founder of Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) - “Dare To Dream & Achieve The Impossible” To Build Liberia, West Africa’s First Modern Public Library & Technology Center

April 18, 2024 Arlene Bolden - Korleh Season 4 Episode 81
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How Joan Curran Darkortey Co-Founder of Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) - “Dare To Dream & Achieve The Impossible” To Build Liberia, West Africa’s First Modern Public Library & Technology Center
Show Notes

Behind what some may think is an impossible achievement lies a story of determination, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.  Todays guest is Joan Curran Darkortey, aka “The Difference Maker”.

A journey that began with a seed of imagination, turned into a vision of what could be, to founding Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) with her husband Rufus Darkortey. This will be the first of it’s kind state of the art “Public Library and Technology Center” for the people of Liberia, West Africa.  Joan and LEDI, envision a future without limits. 

Liberia, nestled on the West African coast, is a country rich in history and culture, marked by its distinction as Africa's oldest republic. Founded in the early 19th century by freed slaves primarily from the United States. To learn more read about Liberia's rich culture and history read more here https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13729504 .

In this episode, Joan and I discussed:

  • The Path to starting Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI)?
  • The mission/vision for Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI).
  • The dream to build the first State of The Art Public Library and Technology Center.
  • Brief history of Liberia, West Africa.
  • How you can help and/or support LEDI’s mission.

Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Website: www.ledinow.org | IG: @lediliberia | FB: LiberiaEconomicDevelopmentInitiative  | Email: info@ledinow.org | Google: LEDI Liberia | YouTube: LEDI Liberia or @ledinow2007  | LinkedIn: LiberiaEconomicLEDI 

Donations

LEDI is a United States -based, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, international nonprofit.

All US donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

PayPal/Online: https://tinyur.com/GivetoLEDI

Cashapp: $JCD4LEDI

VENMO: (@TeamLEDI)

Bank of America Deposit: Check payable to Liberia Economic Development Initiative

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