Operation Classroom is a partnership mission program between the United Methodist Church and schools in Liberia and Sierra Leone. It aims to upgrade education through improving teachers, providing supplies, upgrading buildings and libraries. It also seeks to empower laity through hands-on mission work. The program has expanded beyond education to include vocational training, medical assistance and counseling services to address needs from civil wars. Key goals are developing self-sufficient schools and training programs and providing the best education in both countries.

1. OPERATION CLASSROOM An opportunity to practice your faith and experience spiritual renewal

2. Through a mission to:

5. Upgrading the teachers Our first college graduate

6. Providing school supplies

7. UPGRADING BUILDINGS

8. PROVIDING LIBRARIES

9. WORK-STUDY GRANTS

10. 2. And to empower the laity to become more actively involved in mission embracing the concept of hands-on mission and thus assist in renewing the UM Church

12. In Liberia The Conference has 120+ elementary schools and 18 + high schools. OC is in partnership with 7 schools.

13. The wars brought new needs. To help meet those needs we expanded our original mission Although our primary focus is education

14. From one program area to five

15. Academic education is still a major focus in selected United Methodist Schools

17. Vocational education and training is a high priority

20. Operation Doctor – Medical

24. GANTA IS CONSTRUCTING A NEW HOSPITAL

25. West Africa Trauma Teams (WATTS)

27. Hands-on mission experiences

29. THE CHALLENGE IS BEFORE US 2010 to 2015

31. A typical classroom scene

32. Some are classrooms are overcrowded

33. Chapel is held regularly

39. THE CHALLENGE IS REAL With God all things are possible

41. WE HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN We are only limited by our vision and resources