Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters,
The National Association of Cape Mountainians in the Americas (NACA) has established a reputation for helping to address some of the pressing needs of the people of Cape Mount County, Liberia.
We must not only celebrate past accomplishments, but must move forward with even more determination to make a difference in the lives of our less fortunate brothers and sisters, especially given the global economic down-turn. Fundamental elements of all of NACA's initiatives shall be partnership and local participation.
2009 Annual NACA Convention Report
Participants at NACA’s 6th Annual Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 9-11, 2009, reflected on the past when Cape Mount County was considered the “cradle of education” which saw students from across the country and neighboring Sierra Leone attended schools in the county. The convention had as its theme: Education, Our Top Priority.
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Summary:
The period of this report is from September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009. The official NACA fiscal year begins September 1st and ends August 31st of the following calendar year. The financial report therefore delineates this fiscal period and also provides the most up-to-date information from 09-01-2009 to 09-30-2009. Details are presented in Attachments 1 to 3. A number of important processes and policies are being developed to address continuous improvement opportunities in NACA’s operations.
New NACA Administration Agenda and Priorities
The new administration of the National Association of Cape Mountainians in the Americas (NACA), Inc. is near completion of transitional activities and is gearing up for an aggressive agenda for the upcoming year. We are requesting your continued material and moral support, as we seek to move forward in unity.
Cape Mount Reconstruction Mid-East Coast Forum Report
Sponsored by the NACA Delaware Valley Chapter - MAY 16, 2009
Theme: Education - Emphasis placed of Text Books, Teacher Incentives, and Student Scholarship Assistance as focus issues for NACA Education Strategy. Delivery will leverage partnerships with entities having organization and structure in place. Key partners identified are Fuel-Youth Liberia and LICEF.
On behalf of the national administration of NACA, the New Chapter is pleased to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the guests and members that supported and attended the 2009 Reconstruction Conference in New England. With the economic hardship facing the nation, we recognized your valuable sacrifice to the people of Grand Cape Mount County.
LIBTRALO Support - Report from George Kiatamba, Supervisor
The Vai Literacy Association is a non-profit non-denominational organization founded in 1987 by some concerned Cape Mountainians under the supervision of some Lutheran Missionaries. Its aim is to teach Vai people and other interested individuals how to read and write the Vai Language, using the indigenous Vai syllabary system/Vai Script. Over the years of existence, the Association has made some significant progresses in achieving its objective in the following areas:
NACA writes Cape Mount Leaders concerning Konjah Bridge Project
"Dear Leaders and Fellow Stakeholders,
The purpose of this letter is to solicit your help, support, and commitment to complete the bridge over the Konjah Creek, which will remain for years to come, a monument to the self-initiated efforts of the people of Grand Cape Mount County."
NACA's latest and largest project to date: The Konjah Bridge Project
Take a look at these latest images from the Konjah Bridge Project!
Hon. Catherine Watson-Khasu
Cape Mount Superintendent
Willie A. Givens, Jr.
N.A.C.A. President
Officers of the N.A.C.A.