MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Two Liberians living in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area are drawing recognition for the steady growth of an education foundation that has expanded from a small group of students to a network serving hundreds across Liberia.

Alvin B. Hoff III, Founder and CEO, and Isaac Washington, Co-Founder and President of The Foundation for African and Caribbean Education (F.A.C.E.), launched the organization five years ago with just 15 elementary, junior, and senior high school students.

Today, the foundation supports 237 students, including 40 enrolled in higher education institutions such as Stella Maris Polytechnic, Cuttington University, African Methodist Episcopal University, AME Zion University, United Methodist University, STARZ University, SMART College, Tubman University, and the University of Liberia.

F.A.C.E. Foundation focuses on young people, single mothers, and senior citizens living in economically challenged communities throughout Liberia.

The Foundation’s programs aim to open educational pathways and improve living conditions in areas marked by poverty.

Liberian Duo in DMV Building Education Lifeline for Hundreds Back Home.

Liberians at home and in the diaspora continue to praise CEO Alvin B. Hoff III and Co-Founder Isaac Washington for turning a modest beginning into a sustained effort that continues to expand access to schooling and higher education.

The great work by the two men, many believe, is an example of diaspora-driven change reaching back home in Liberia, creating educational pathways for Liberian youths living in economically challenged communities.

Their remarkable dedication is driving profound transformation for youth, single mothers, and senior citizens across the country.

From a modest start just five years ago with a small cohort of 15 elementary, junior, and senior high school students, Alvin and Isaac have built F.A.C.E. into a progressive, highly effective, and life-changing organization.

Today, the foundation actively elevates students, single mothers, and senior citizens in economically challenged communities throughout Liberia.

The foundation’s current enrollment stands at 237 students, with 40 of them spread across institutions of higher learning.

Stella Maris University, Cuttington University, AMEU, AME-ZU, UMU, STARZ University, SMART University College, Tubman University, and the University of Liberia all have FACE Foundation beneficiaries.

193 students are now thriving in elementary, junior, and senior high schools, including the College of West Africa (CWA), Cathedral Catholic School, William V.S. Tubman High School, G.W. Gibson High School, Matilda Newport Junior High School, Boatswain High School, D-Tweh High School, E. Jonathan Goodrich High School, Monrovia Demonstration Elementary School, Bassa High School, Cape Mount High School, and the Booker Washington Institute.

F.A.C.E. Foundation continues to distinguish itself from other organizations with its unparalleled student support.

In an incredible milestone, every single student enrolled in the F.A.C.E. Foundation program goes to college or vocational school after graduating from high school, funded entirely by the foundation.

Furthermore, to bridge the digital divide, every F.A.C.E. student in grades 10, 11, and 12, as well as those in university, is equipped with a personal laptop.

Education, Business, and Community Care. Over the years, F.A.C.E. has strategically expanded its reach far beyond its core educational support—which covers tuition, registration fees, uniforms, textbooks, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies.

Today, the organization actively fosters economic independence and community welfare through several key initiatives as outlined below: Micro-Loans for Entrepreneurs: The foundation has provided more than 20 single mothers, students, and young entrepreneurs with small business loans ranging from $500 to $2,000 to launch sustainable businesses.

Senior Meal Programs: F.A.C.E. provides nutritious meals two to three times a week to vulnerable senior citizens in Liberia.

Skill-Building Workshops: FACE provides quarterly training programs to equip youth with practical skills like baking, sewing, printing, operating machinery, and completing professional online Google courses. Community-Led Education: To combat teacher shortages in Monrovia, F.A.C.E. employs five of its own college students alongside four local community members to teach in schools lacking quality instructional staff.

With enrollment expanding every single year across all four educational levels, Alvin B. Hoff III and Mr. Isaac Washington continue to prove that visionary leadership can reshape a nation’s future.

Beneficiaries and Parents have since commended these two visionary leaders and the entire Foundation for African and Caribbean Education (F.A.C.E.) team for their tireless service, investment, and support to the students, the youth, single mothers, and senior citizens of Liberia for these life-changing interventions.