Rebuild Africa is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by William “Bill” Massaquoi in 2007. After completing his Masters degree in International Development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Bill asked several friends to join him in starting Rebuild Africa with the aim of partnering with the people of Liberia to rebuild their war-ravaged lives and communities through education, vocational training, mentoring and the provision of opportunities and resources to create jobs and services that would benefit the poor.

Since its founding, Rebuild Africa has given over 100 scholarships to students in grades K through 12 and at universities in Liberia. In addition, dozens of young Liberians have been trained in construction trades such as brick-making, masonry and carpentry in Lofa County (Northwest Liberia), a primary and secondary school in the outskirts of Monrovia has been renovated and expanded, and a university student leadership conference was sponsored in 2009. Additionally, Rebuild Africa has maintained a partnership with the U.S., and various teams have visited over the past five years. Rebuild Africa is also officially registered in Liberia as a non-governmental organization with an office in downtown Monrovia.

VISION

Emboldened by faith and compassion, Rebuild Africa envisions a day when Liberians–their lives, social institutions, economy and communities–are vigorous, dynamic and thriving, having overcome the devastation of their recent civil war.

MISSION

Rebuild Africa aims to contribute to the realization of this vision by empowering and equipping a new generation of Liberians to lead societal institutions, create jobs and businesses, and provide necessary goods and services.

STRATEGY

Rebuild Africa will empower and equip Liberians to attain this mission by providing educational opportunities, vocational training and leadership mentoring.