Liberia: 1,000 More Volunteer Teachers to Join Government Payroll

By Kruah Thompson

Monrovia, June 8, 2026: The Ministry of Education has announced plans to add 1,000 qualified volunteer teachers to the government payroll as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Liberia’s education system and improve educators’ welfare.

Volunteer teachers continue to play a critical role in Liberia’s education sector, particularly in public and rural schools. However, many face challenges, including unpaid salaries, poor working conditions, and delays in being…