The headquarters of Empowerment Squared Liberia is the transformational Liberian Learning Center (LLC) located in Paynesville, adjacent to Paynesville City Hall. A collaborative project led by Canadian charity Empowerment Squared in partnership with Rotary International, Rotary Club of Hamilton, Rotary Club of Monrovia, Paynesville City Corporation, mcCallumSather, and Hamilton Public Library, and Tri Buchanan Development Corp.
The Liberian Learning Center is the country’s first state of the art comprehensive learning center. Phase 1 of the Center is now open and includes a public library, children’s library, co-working spaces, and incubation spaces. Phase 2 of the Center, when completed, will offer state of the art sports and recreation facilities. The Liberia Learning Center serves a catchment area of more than 250,000 community members.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Sunday: Closed
The Liberian Learning Center is Liberia’s most environmentally friendly and energy efficient facility running entirely on solar energy primarily, utilizing rainwater collection technology and constructed using earth compressed bricks – the building function largely on passive systems bringing together simple smart technologies for maximum productivity.
The first-of-its-kind, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient learning center in Liberia now stands tall—fully powered by solar energy, harnessing rainwater, and embodying sustainability in a way that has never been seen before.
Empowerment Squared believes that education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for transformative change. The Liberian Learning Center, located strategically in the middle of Paynesville, Liberia, embodies our vision of lifelong learning, community empowerment, and systemic impact.
Education is the most powerful tool we can provide our youth, unlocking their potential and creating pathways to brighter futures. The Liberian Learning Center is built to reflect this, and is an inclusive ecosystem dedicated to literacy, skills development, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurial innovation.
We provide access to educational resources, mentorship, and spaces designed for dynamic learning. Through carefully curated programs, young Liberians gain knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to shape their lives and communities actively.
We put the voices and solutions of Liberians front and center. The Liberian Learning Center fosters real ownership and long-term resilience by integrating community insights and cultural values into our programs.
Our commitment is not simply about infrastructure, but about building capacities, facilitating meaningful stakeholder engagement, and actively nurturing local leadership.
Our partnerships with local community-based organizations further amplify our reach and effectiveness, ensuring our impact resonates across Paynesville and beyond, empowering over 150,000 youth and young adults.
Empowerment Squared recognizes the critical role of collaboration. Our success is built on strategic partnerships with governmental bodies, civil society, international donors, and local enterprises.
These partnerships have allowed us to leverage global expertise and resources, fueling our mission for systemic educational and socio-economic transformation.
For this reason, we invite collaboration from individuals, organizations, and volunteers who share our passion for meaningful, lasting change.
Our vision incorporates innovation responsibly and creatively. The Liberian Learning Center features a state-of-the-art building designed by internationally recognized Canadian architects McCallumSather, who skillfully blended innovation with local sensibilities.
The center utilizes environmentally sustainable practices. It harnesses solar power, rainwater harvesting, and passive cooling methods to deal with the unique challenges posed by Liberia’s climate and infrastructure limitations.
Locally sourced materials and local craftsmanship have shaped this remarkable building, showing that innovation can be embedded deeply within community roots.
The Liberian Learning Center reflects the power of education and community engagement to drive national renewal and global solidarity. Our model aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those advocating for quality education, infrastructure resilience, and inclusive growth.
Through the Liberian Learning Center, Empowerment Squared is contributing to an enduring legacy where young Liberians can become empowered leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and vital contributors to a prosperous future.