Ganta, Liberia

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Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences – Renovation of Student Dormitories
Ganta United Methodist Mission Station, Ganta, Nimba County, Liberia

Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences

A 56 year legacy of United Methodist nursing education that is looking to the future to rebuild in Ganta what was destroyed in one terrible year of the 16 year civil war.

“…I will repair its broken places, restore its ruins, and build it as it used to be.” –Amos 9:11

Brief History:

1963 – First diploma nurses graduate from WJH School of Nursing
1963 – First diploma nurses graduate from WJH School of Nursing
2000 – WJH incorporated into United Methodist University-College of Health Sciences (UMU-CHS)
2003 – WJH–CHS moved to Monrovia due to civil war fighting in Ganta
2006 – WJH-CHS returns to Ganta

Housing Needs:

For appropriate and adequate housing for the current students
For students in the CHS expanded allied health program
For UMU students when some of their programs move to Ganta

For Current Students:

There are 4 dormitories
One dorm is occupied and the facilities are adequate – Groover Hall
Two dorms are occupied but the roofs leak, and the plumbing and electricity are inadequate – The ‘Hostel’ and Adam’s Hall.
One dorm has no roof, windows, or utilities. ‘Jacob’s Hall’

Expanded CHS programs will create the need for more student housing.