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The Ward Educational Fund Programs/Projects: ‣ Women in Natural Science (WINS) ‣ Scholarships and Internships ‣ Ward Academy ‣ Chemistry Resource Center ‣ MentorSciNet ‣ Girls Empowered through Mentorships (GEMS) ‣ Youth Vacation Internships WINS PROGRAM The Women in Natural Science (WINS) Program is an exciting program that empowers young women to become leaders and productive citizens through the power of science education. Young women with a major in Chemistry have established a project whereby they make visits to three high schools in Monrovia, Liberia and meet with girls in grades 9th to 12th to assist them with science home assignments; to talk to them about careers in science; and to distribute educational aids provided by the Ward Fund, including notebooks, pens, pencils, etc. The university young women receive a small annual stipend to help with transportation and lunch. SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS The Ward Fund provides scholarships to students pursuing a degree in Chemistry. Students receive full or partial scholarships depending on their needs and their ability to maintain a certain Grade Point Average. Internships are provided for first year graduates from the Department of Chemistry to help them make the transition into the world of work. The interns return to the university campus to provide tutoring services to students who are scoring below a passing grade in chemistry. WARD ACADEMY The Ward Academy hosts two programs: The Ward Academy of Science and Technology for Girls and the Ward Early Education Program for Children between the ages of 1 and 5. The Early Education Program serves as a feeder to our Academy for Girls. The children receive an early introduction to language, numbers, computer technology and science. They participate in computer classes where they use laptops to view the letters of the alphabet on the monitor and through educational CD’s and DVD’s they learn words, songs and numbers. THE VICTOR E. WARD CHEMISTRY RESOURCE CENTER The Resource Center is located on the Fendall Campus of the University of Liberia. Educational Aids including textbooks, scientific calculators, internet access and other supplies are provided for students who are pursuing a degree in chemistry at the University of Liberia. Through this program The Ward Fund assists the Chemistry Department by providing chemistry lab supplies and equipment on a loan basis. We also provide notebooks and other supplies to chemistry majors at a discounted price. Chemistry students can utilize the resources in the room to help write papers, do research on the internet and read current magazines on topics of interest to chemists. Students and professors attend lecture series on topics in chemistry. We accept donations of books, chemistry journals, lab supplies and Texas Instrument calculators. To make a donation, contact us at wardfund@hotmail.com.
Seven years ago a woman set out to travel to Liberia, West Africa, alone, never having really traveled outside of the United States. She had with her, two large suitcases filled with supplies for orphanages and a humble amount of finances. She was a mother, a wife, a licensed minister and someone with a sincere heart for the needy. LaTonya McRae is the Founder and Executive Director of Tree of Life Ministries, Inc. Her motto has always been “At some point you have to stop thinking about doing something and actually start doing something”. It was early 2010 when LaTonya discovered the huge overhead and large salaries that popular charities and NGOs had. She learned that only a tiny portion of her hard earned money and consistent contributions were actually getting to the poor, the hungry, the orphaned, the homeless, the disaster stricken, and the war-torn. This compelled her to personally deliver her resources, funds and gifts. Now she delivers for others too. She has been faithful to document by pictures, letters and on social media to those who support the mission efforts so that they can see their contributions in action – boots on the ground. LaTonya McRae is the beloved “Sis. Decontee” of Liberia who has just completed her seventh mission tour there. Her organization, Tree of Life, conducts outreaches and programs that include food and clothing for the poor, as well as other basic needs, such as first aide, school supplies, lights, and more. She and her small team (who cover their own expenses) travel into the interior (bush) areas as well as the communities in Monrovia. This year they have covered, Gbarnga in Bong County, Boystown in Margibi County, Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, and Virginia District of Montserrado County just to name a few. LaTonya has entered into Liberia at the heart of the Ebola crisis when many were too fearful to provide support or presence. Knowing how easily supplies could “get lost” she was determined to make sure Tree of Life items reached the interior and other regions that were not receiving government help or support donated from large NGOs. Ebola aide was extended to Doru District of Nimba County as well as greater Monrovia areas. While many ministry activities take place here in the United States, for Liberia, within the past three months alone, Tree of Life has transported over 500 copy books (composition notebooks) and pens and pencil sets, numerous amounts of brand new shoes and clothes, and over 2,000 pounds of food for mission efforts. Dr. McRae has been to many churches of all denominations to teach, preach and minister in various ways. She has never visited a church empty-handed and never left with an offering, strongly holding to the premise that it is better to give than to receive. All this while building a place in Liberia from her own humble earnings called “Mission House” that will host classes, events and programs, house more supplies, and provide lodging for international volunteers. Domestically, Tree of Life holds a Wells Fargo Community Connections award and hosts a small Food Bank in Freehold, New Jersey at a local church where her husband, Rev. Stephen McRae is the pastor. Tree of Life conducts various types of community and ministry events. One in particular, PHD Women’s Retreat (Prayer-Healing- Deliverance) is going on its fourteenth year in the USA and has just completed a second year in Liberia, which the attendees have eagerly and earnestly requested it take place annually. Tree of Life International Ministries also gives out Mission Honors at a unique black-tie affair called the Mission Honors Gala. On a more personal level, LaTonya McRae is an ordained elder, a youth leader, great teacher and motivational speaker. She is a long time Clinical Member of the National Christian Counseling Association (certified) who has also earned a Doctor of Theology and Master of Religious Education. She sees her approach to missions as unconventional but very effective, where you get the most “bang for your buck”. When it comes to doing mission work, she always says, “It’s very serious, but it’s not that complicated”. For more information, visit their website TREEOFLIFE4U.ORG, or the Facebook group “Tree of Life Mission”. LaTonya McRae is on Facebook herself as “On a Mission”.
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