Our
Mission is simple.
Mission is simple.
We
educate women and girls so they can help restore their communities and,
therefore, Liberia.
educate women and girls so they can help restore their communities and,
therefore, Liberia.
Be
a part of one of the most incredible stories in international development,
small business enterprise, social entrepreneurship and gender empowerment that
you’ve probably never heard of.
a part of one of the most incredible stories in international development,
small business enterprise, social entrepreneurship and gender empowerment that
you’ve probably never heard of.
We
started as a Peace Corps Volunteer teacher, a Liberian teacher, a professional
tailor and a group of girls that want a better education and a better chance to
graduate. Without any funds, we generated our first dollars by sewing scraps of
lappa (African textiles) together to make handbags for the large expat
community in Monrovia in order to provide scholarships for female students.
started as a Peace Corps Volunteer teacher, a Liberian teacher, a professional
tailor and a group of girls that want a better education and a better chance to
graduate. Without any funds, we generated our first dollars by sewing scraps of
lappa (African textiles) together to make handbags for the large expat
community in Monrovia in order to provide scholarships for female students.
In
one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world, we have grown to 30 paid
employees, 30 female scholars, our own renovated production room, housing on
site, NGO vehicle, store in the capital city, local NGO status in Liberia and
non-profit 501(c)3 status in the States. During our rapid expansion, we
received grants from the U.S. Ambassador, Chevron, Friends of Liberia, National
Peace Corps Association and ExxonMobil. Last year our President for Bosh Bosh,
Yamah Zawu, was invited to Washington, D.C. to participate at a one month
workshop hosted by Plan International and funded through ExxonMobil to attend
the Global Women in Management Program, which strengthened women’s management,
leadership and technical skills to advance women economic opportunities.
Charlene Espinoza, our Founder and CEO was invited by the Office of the First
Lady of the United States to be a panelist at the Brookings Institute to offer
the perspective of a community activist for girls’ education in developing
countries. She was then personally invited to the White House to introduce the
President and First Lady of the United States at the launch of the global Let
Girls Learn initiative, where she was recognized as a leader and role model for
community-led female empowerment initiatives at the launch this March 2015.
one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world, we have grown to 30 paid
employees, 30 female scholars, our own renovated production room, housing on
site, NGO vehicle, store in the capital city, local NGO status in Liberia and
non-profit 501(c)3 status in the States. During our rapid expansion, we
received grants from the U.S. Ambassador, Chevron, Friends of Liberia, National
Peace Corps Association and ExxonMobil. Last year our President for Bosh Bosh,
Yamah Zawu, was invited to Washington, D.C. to participate at a one month
workshop hosted by Plan International and funded through ExxonMobil to attend
the Global Women in Management Program, which strengthened women’s management,
leadership and technical skills to advance women economic opportunities.
Charlene Espinoza, our Founder and CEO was invited by the Office of the First
Lady of the United States to be a panelist at the Brookings Institute to offer
the perspective of a community activist for girls’ education in developing
countries. She was then personally invited to the White House to introduce the
President and First Lady of the United States at the launch of the global Let
Girls Learn initiative, where she was recognized as a leader and role model for
community-led female empowerment initiatives at the launch this March 2015.
Bosh
Bosh, Inc. is an ethical fashion brand and local NGO in Liberia, West Africa
that empowers women and girls through education and economic development. We
use fashion and design in order to provide our members with vocational
training, access to extracurricular educational opportunities, and scholarships
for school. It is a multifaceted organization that combines education with
skill development.
Bosh, Inc. is an ethical fashion brand and local NGO in Liberia, West Africa
that empowers women and girls through education and economic development. We
use fashion and design in order to provide our members with vocational
training, access to extracurricular educational opportunities, and scholarships
for school. It is a multifaceted organization that combines education with
skill development.
We
exist to aid in the development and social welfare of Liberia by educating and
empowering rural women and girls. Our main goal is to educate all our members
and provide them with the necessary tools for them to succeed – through
reading, writing, math, small business skill development, social
entrepreneurship, income-generating opportunities, and extracurricular
activities.
exist to aid in the development and social welfare of Liberia by educating and
empowering rural women and girls. Our main goal is to educate all our members
and provide them with the necessary tools for them to succeed – through
reading, writing, math, small business skill development, social
entrepreneurship, income-generating opportunities, and extracurricular
activities.
We
make and sell products, mainly handbags, out of locally sourced materials. Bosh
Bosh isn’t simply about creating bags; it’s about transferring skills and
empowering girls and women through education. Our organization stands for: free
education, vocational training, and the preparation of Liberia’s next
generation for a better future through a multitude of development strands.
make and sell products, mainly handbags, out of locally sourced materials. Bosh
Bosh isn’t simply about creating bags; it’s about transferring skills and
empowering girls and women through education. Our organization stands for: free
education, vocational training, and the preparation of Liberia’s next
generation for a better future through a multitude of development strands.
We
currently employ 30 rural Liberians in their production, education and
management teams, all of whom receive salaries, benefits and scholarships for
their children. They also receive regular training and capacity building,
including computer skills training and literacy evening classes. In addition,
there are 30 female students, who we proudly call “scholars” aged
from 11-28 in the Bosh Bosh scholarship program who receive funding and additional
evening classes in computer, sewing and literacy.
currently employ 30 rural Liberians in their production, education and
management teams, all of whom receive salaries, benefits and scholarships for
their children. They also receive regular training and capacity building,
including computer skills training and literacy evening classes. In addition,
there are 30 female students, who we proudly call “scholars” aged
from 11-28 in the Bosh Bosh scholarship program who receive funding and additional
evening classes in computer, sewing and literacy.
This
is an exceptional opportunity for people interested in future careers in
development abroad and grassroots organizations. It will give the individual a
chance to work directly with Liberian staff, learn the ins and outs of managing
NGO’s in a developing country, give back and gain skills at the same time.
is an exceptional opportunity for people interested in future careers in
development abroad and grassroots organizations. It will give the individual a
chance to work directly with Liberian staff, learn the ins and outs of managing
NGO’s in a developing country, give back and gain skills at the same time.
Due
to our potential, these accomplishments are still just the beginning. We are
looking for someone to continue this growth and write the next chapter of this
incredible story.
to our potential, these accomplishments are still just the beginning. We are
looking for someone to continue this growth and write the next chapter of this
incredible story.
The
ideal teacher for our team:
ideal teacher for our team:
–
A host-country national (perferably) able to interview in Monrovia.
A host-country national (perferably) able to interview in Monrovia.
–
Has a teacher’s certification, preferably in all grades.
Has a teacher’s certification, preferably in all grades.
–
Knows new innovative methods of teaching and/or is willing to learn new procedures.
Knows new innovative methods of teaching and/or is willing to learn new procedures.
-Has
a great attendance record and arrives to work on time.
a great attendance record and arrives to work on time.
-Enthused
and believes in our mission to educate and empower rural Liberian girls/women.
and believes in our mission to educate and empower rural Liberian girls/women.
-Be
willing to relocate if the position is offered. Housing will be
provided.
willing to relocate if the position is offered. Housing will be
provided.
Responsibilities:
–
Teach students ranging from elementary to high school.
Teach students ranging from elementary to high school.
–
Lesson plan daily.
Lesson plan daily.
–
Report to the Educational Director.
Report to the Educational Director.
-Work
some Saturdays at Bosh Bosh sponsored events.
some Saturdays at Bosh Bosh sponsored events.
-Additional
responsibilities upon request.
responsibilities upon request.
If
you would like to join our team, please submit your curriculum vitae to cindy@boshbosh.org
you would like to join our team, please submit your curriculum vitae to cindy@boshbosh.org
We
will contact you if interested and ask you to prepare a 5 to 10 minute mock
teaching lesson on whatever topic you feel most comfortable teaching. It must
be interactive, as you will be presenting this as part of the interview
process. Thank you for your interest in joining our education team!
will contact you if interested and ask you to prepare a 5 to 10 minute mock
teaching lesson on whatever topic you feel most comfortable teaching. It must
be interactive, as you will be presenting this as part of the interview
process. Thank you for your interest in joining our education team!