Joejoe Launches SPARK Foundation

By Stephen G. Fellajuah

MONROVIA, October 27, 2026: Joseph Nyuma Boakai Jr., popularly known as Joejoe, son of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has launched the SPARK Foundation, announcing plans to establish free computer laboratories in public schools and provide humanitarian assistance to newborn babies and their mothers across Liberia.

The foundation, launched Monday at the Royal Grand Hotel in Sinkor, Monrovia, aims to expand digital literacy, empower young people and improve access to technology education.

Speaking at the ceremony, Boakai Jr., founder and chief executive officer of the foundation, said the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between young Liberians’ potential and their access to educational opportunities.

“I started SPARK because I believe our young people deserve that opportunity. I want to help bridge the gap between their potential and the tools they need to realize it,” he said.

He disclosed that the foundation’s first two computer laboratories would be established at Boatswain High School and Duazon Public School in Margibi County, with operations expected to begin in March 2027.

According to him, the facilities will provide free technology education to students and allow community members to access computer training after regular school hours.

“We’re going to provide technology education for young people in those schools, and then the communities after school will have access to those labs as well, with a focus on using technology to empower yourself, not just to use a computer,” he explained.

Boakai Jr. acknowledged BlueCrest University for partnering with the foundation to expand digital learning opportunities.

Beyond technology education, the SPARK Foundation has partnered with the United States-based Angel Care Foundation to distribute 500 blankets to newborn babies across Liberia.

Angel Care Foundation founder Dr. Olivia Tchanque said the initiative forms part of a broader plan to reach one million vulnerable children across Africa within five years.

She explained that the partnership would also provide mothers with education on newborn care, helping them acquire essential knowledge to care for their babies after leaving health facilities.

“This is a way of saying to every mother: we see you. Your baby is wanted. You are not invisible,” Tchanque said.

She disclosed that her organization, through Angel Care Pharmacy in Philadelphia, has supported vulnerable communities with free breakfasts, counseling, school supplies and other humanitarian services.

First Lady Kartumu Y. Boakai welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in improving maternal and newborn care, particularly for vulnerable families.

Health Minister Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto also commended the two foundations for their collaboration, describing the planned interventions as important contributions to community development and maternal health.

The launch brought together government officials, healthcare professionals, development partners and representatives of participating organizations.

The foundation’s first two computer laboratories are scheduled to become operational in March 2027, while the distribution of 500 newborn blankets will form the initial phase of its humanitarian partnership. -Editing by The New Dawn

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