Mission

West Atlantic Construction and Agricultural Development Ventures (“West Atlantic”) is a community-based organization headquartered at the Buduburam Refugee Camp outside Accra, Ghana. Our mission is to improve living conditions and quality of life for Liberians by creating modern, affordable housing and supporting agricultural development in Liberia. Peace-building and technical training are the foundation of our work.

Background

The Liberian Civil War destroyed nearly all life-sustaining institutions in Liberia: schools, medical facilities; roads; and telecommunication, electricity, and water systems. 65% of Liberians live outside Liberia, with 50% having fled to Ghana and other parts of the world in fear of losing their lives during the War.

Founder Glenn L. Mitchell, Sr. was inspired by the Biblical teachings of Nehemiah, who urged his compatriots to rebuild their homeland: “Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste…. Let us rise up and build.” To date, more than 150 Buduburam residents have attended West Atlantic’s free peace-building seminars and technical training courses.