The Darkortey family is leading an effort to build a library in Liberia. LEDI, the organization it leads, says at least $5 million is needed to finish the project; it has raised about $300,000 so far.
The family connects its visits to a library in Lilburn with its work in Liberia. Rufus Darkortey says very few libraries in Liberia are open to the community. LEDI says the project is intended to expand literacy and educational opportunities.
The Darkorteys launched LEDI in 2007, and construction on the library began in 2018. LEDI says the site now has a foundation and walls. At the time of the report, the organization had not set a launch date and was continuing to fundraise.
LEDI also says it has distributed more than 10,000 books and runs book-distribution and literacy efforts in metro Atlanta. The organization has attracted support from Mayor Andre Dickens and Ambassador Andrew Young.
CEO and co-founder Joan Darkortey describes the planned library as a place where people can develop ideas and practical skills.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
