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Follow our updates as we foster a world where every child and young person can reach their full potential and multiply their contributions to their community and society. Explore the lasting impact made possible through the power of education and hands-on training!

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Your Student, Kadiatu, Earns $ While Learning a Trade

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Your Students Complete 4 Weeks of Training

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Meet Your 2019/2020 Graduates

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Update on Liberian Schools

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UDS Vocational Students Share With Each Other

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Looking Back at the 2010s

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The Value of Exchange of Service

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Your investment in Liberian Youth is paying off

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Updates on Scholarship & Cosmetology Students

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Please Meet Your Graduates, Viola and Anthony

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Your Students' Final Projects

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Thank You For Extraordinary 2018!!!

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UDS Students Doubling Their Efforts

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UDS Students Demonstrate that Practice Makes Perfect

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You Give Opportunities for Liberian Youth to Learn

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Congrats to our UDS Student Council