“Changing Minds, Hearts, and Lives”
Breaking the cycle of poverty through education, faith, and economic freedom in Liberia.
Who We Are
Change Agent Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to transforming the entire nation of Liberia through education, faith, and economic empowerment. Operating in Liberia as Opportunity Network Liberia, Inc. (ONL), a registered and accredited non-governmental, non-political entity, CAN is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and fostering sustainable development in underserved communities. We are the parent organization of Opportunity Network Liberia (ONL). We are based in Dallas, Texas USA.
Our Mission
We connect underserved Liberian communities with local and global partners to build self-sustaining schools to break the cycle of poverty through education, faith, and economic freedom in Liberia.
Our Vision
A thriving Liberia where:
Citizens are united by a deep love for their country, a commitment to progress, and a shared faith that inspires hope and resilience
Corruption is a thing of the past
Innovation drives sustainable development
Creativity and critical thinking flourish
Our Core Values
Faith-Driven Service – Rooted in Christ, we serve with compassion, love, and a commitment to uplift the underserved and vulnerable.
Academic Excellence and Hard Work—Empowering students through high-quality education and promoting diligence, perseverance, and leadership.
Integrity and Accountability—We operate with transparency, honesty, and responsibility in all our actions and decisions.
Community Empowerment – Transforming communities by breaking the cycle of poverty through education, faith, and economic opportunity.
Servant Leadership – Leading by example with humility, putting others’ needs first to inspire lasting change
Our Key Programs
Stories of Hope &Transformation
Solving the Riddle of Liberia, West Africa
The Change Agent Network (CAN) belongs in a special place, alongside all the other great nonprofits and charities that are in the business of human affliction. Solving Liberia’s riddles and challenges. Offering a better, safer, saner response. Ultimately, breaking Liberia's cycle of poverty through education, mentorship, and sustainable development fueled by the power of prayer.
Most Liberians think of the high cost of educating their children. But few consider the higher cost of not educating them.
⦿ 64% of the population lives below the poverty line
⦿ 8th-poorest country in the world
⦿ Less than half of Liberian adults are literate
In 2013, 25,000 high school students tested for entrance to the University of Liberia.
Not a single one could achieve the minimum passing grade for entrance.
That’s why we’re
making education:
⦿ Available
⦿ Affordable
⦿ Accessible
⦿ Attainable
for the next generation of Liberians.
And we’re just getting started.
Our 2030 vision: Project 15
Holistic education programming and self-sustaining economic development in each of the 15 Liberian counties
⦿ Clean drinking water
⦿ Electricity
⦿ K-12 Education
⦿ Vocational and educational technology training
⦿ Entrepreneurship and business development
Our Impact at a Glance
# OF GRADUATES
# OF JOBS CREATED
# OF SCHOOLS BUILT
# OF COUNTIES
# OF UNIVERSITIES
(In Progress)
# OF CONTAINERS
SHIPPED
# OF CHILDREN BEING
EDUCATED
# OF AMERICAN BEEN TO
LIBERIA
# OF PEOPLE WE ARE
SERVING
# OF BUSSES
SHIPPED
# VOLUNTEER OR
INTERN
30% of an entire Liberian village can escape poverty simply by sending their children to school.
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