Liberia – From Awareness to Action: Ministry of Education Explores Partnership to Strengthen Support for Learners With Disabilities

How do we equip Liberian schools and teachers to better support children with autism and other developmental disabilities?

This question was central to discussions on November 11, 2026, as Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah welcomed a delegation from Woods System of Care, led by its President and CEO, Madam Tine Hansen-Turton, alongside Hon. Faday E. Kapeh, Chief of Staff in the Office of the First Lady, and other delegation members.

Building on the national conversation around autism awareness and disability inclusion, the engagement explored practical opportunities for collaboration in specialized teacher training, inclusive curricula, appropriate teaching methods, and stronger support systems for learners and their families.

Minister Jallah reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities have access to quality education and the support they need to learn and develop.

The discussions also build on First Lady Mrs. Kartumu Yarta Boakai’s engagement with Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania in September 2025.

The next challenge is translating awareness into meaningful changes in our classrooms, where inclusion must be reflected in how teachers are prepared, how children are supported, and how schools respond to different learning needs.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Education: Republic of Liberia.