Empowerment Squared

What if a single community space could inspire innovation, nurture entrepreneurs, develop leaders, celebrate culture, empower youth, and bring entire communities together?
Today, we are excited to share the stunning renderings of Phase II of the Liberian Learning Center (LLC): the Kúkátónón Community Center (KCC), a bold vision that promises to become one of the most innovative community developments in postwar Liberia.

But to truly appreciate what lies ahead, we must remember what has already been achieved.
In December 2024, the Liberian Learning Center officially opened in Paynesville, Liberia, in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, community leaders, volunteers, partners, and supporters. During the grand opening, President Boakai described the Center as:
“One of the most important developments in postwar Liberia.”

What began as a dream became a reality.
Built with compressed earth blocks, powered entirely by solar energy, and equipped with rainwater harvesting and passive energy systems, the Liberian Learning Center is now recognized as one of Liberia’s most environmentally sustainable modern educational facilities.

In just over one year:
- More than 20,000 community members have visited the Center - Participants have come from 76 communities
- The Center hosts digital literacy, ICT, entrepreneurship, leadership development, youth mentorship, research, and innovation programs
- It has been featured internationally in 150 Libraries You Need to Visit Before You Die by Léa Teuscher

Now we are ready for the next chapter.
Introducing the Kúkátónón Community Center (KCC)
The Kúkátónón Community Center (KCC) will expand opportunities for learning, creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, wellness, and community engagement through:

🏀 NBA size Community Basketball & Recreation Gymnasium
Creating opportunities for sports, mentorship, wellness initiatives, and youth development.

🤖 Makerspace & Innovation Lab
Supporting robotics, STEM education, digital fabrication, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and youth innovation.

🎭 Performing Arts & Community Theatre
A dedicated space where Liberian stories, music, drama, spoken word, and cultural performances can thrive.

🏢 Additional Coworking & Business Incubation Spaces
Supporting entrepreneurs, startups, remote workers, community organizations, and innovation partnerships.

🎤 Large Community Events & Conference Center
Hosting major conferences, leadership summits, youth events, community forums, and cultural celebrations while generating sustainable revenue to support operations.

The Momentum Is Building
Total Project Budget: $1.5 Million
Already Raised: $1 Million
Remaining Goal: $500,000
Thanks to the generosity of donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters, we are already two-thirds of the way to making this vision a reality.

Save the Dates
Official Groundbreaking Ceremony
December 17, 2026 | Monrovia, Liberia
Fundraising & Celebration Gala
December 18, 2026 | Monrovia, Liberia

The KCC is more than a building.
It is an investment in Liberia’s youth.
An investment in innovation.
An investment in entrepreneurship.
An investment in community.
An investment in the future.

What part of the Kúkátónón Community Center excites you most? Will it be the Innovation Lab? The Gymnasium? The Performing Arts Theatre? The Business Incubator?
Share your thoughts in the comments and help spread this vision by sharing this post.

As Liberia prepares to celebrate 179 years of independence, Empowerment Squared is proud to invite you to a special gathering to announce a gift for future of the country.

In collaboration with Hamilton Public Library, join us on Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 PM ET (5:00 PM GMT) for a virtual event unveiling the architectural rendering, transformative vision, and official name of Phase II of the Liberian Learning Center.

Since opening in December 2024, Phase I has already welcomed more than 13,000 community members across 36 surrounding communities in Paynesville, Liberia. On July 23, we invite the world to see what comes next.

Registration is free and open to everyone.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/independence-day-unveiling-a-gift-of-the-future-for-liberia-tickets-1992211624598?aff=oddtdtcreator

Liberia, we need to talk... because the dream just got BIGGER!
When the President of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, says:
“We all can agree that the Liberian Learning Center is one of the most important investments in Liberia.”..you don't just smile small-small. You get back to work and dream even bigger. 😄

Just few years ago, many people thought building one of Liberia's most innovative and environmentally sustainable learning centers was "book people business." Within one since opening, more than 20,000 community members from 36 communities have walked through its doors, and the Liberian Learning Center has become a symbol of what is possible when Liberians at home and abroad join forces with various partners like the Hamilton Public Library, McCallum Sather Architects, Paynesville City Corporation, Rotary Club of Monrovia, Rotary Club of Hamilton, Rotary International, McMaster University, etc..
Now, as we prepare to celebrate Liberia's 179th Independence Day, we're ready to unveil the next chapter.

On July 23, 2026, Empowerment Squared and Hamilton Public Library will officially unveil Phase II of the Liberian Learning Center.

And trust me... this one is not "small development."
- The architectural design
- The innovative features
- The official name
- The transformative vision

Everything will be revealed for the first time.
For generations, Liberians have been subjected to imagining a better future while sitting under palava huts, on front porches, at intellectual centers and at cookshops. Well, this time, we're not just imagining the future, we're building it.

What began as one young Liberian's dream has become an internationally recognized center for learning, entrepreneurship, leadership development, digital innovation, and community transformation.

And we're just getting started.
- 📅 Independence Day Unveiling: A Gift of the Future for Liberia
- 🗓️ July 23, 2026
- 🕐 1:00 PM Eastern Time | 5:00 PM GMT
- 💻 Virtual Event (Zoom)
- 🎟️ Register Free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/independence-day-unveiling-a-gift-of-the-future-for-liberia-tickets-1992211624598

Together, we've already secured $1 million toward Phase II. Just $500,000 remains to fully equip Phase I and bring the next phase to life. Liberia's future is not waiting for us - “We are building it.”

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🏀 Get ready for an exciting day of basketball!

Join us for our Basketball Game in Niagara as the Niagara River Lions take on the Edmonton Stingers at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines!

📅 July 18
🕐 1:00–7:00 PM
👥 Ages 10–18

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience live professional basketball and cheer on the Niagara River Lions! Register today using the QR code or visit the link in our bio. 🏀🎉

ThePowerofPeople

☀️ Registration for our 2026 Summer Programs is now open!

Join us for a fun-filled summer of learning, creativity, sports, friendship and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you there! ⚽️📝

Register today at: https://empowermentsqd.recdesk.com/Community/Program

Registration for our 2026 Summer Camp UBUNTU is now open! ☀️🎉
Join us for a summer of learning, leadership, creativity, and fun. Programs are available for youth ages 6–19.

Visit the link in our bio to register through RecDesk.
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place today!

RegisterNow

Empowerment Squared is excited to host a series of Community Watch and Cheer gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where youth and families can drop in, connect, and cheer on Team Canada together! ⚽️🇨🇦🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

These free community gatherings provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space to celebrate soccer and build lasting memories with your neighbours.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrbx09-syXK1tEcFOzLTiDyPa1F3V7MTRtBbF5y0PeB1ZUHg/viewform