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Rule of Law Practice Group
The Foundation will support the establishment of Community-based and focused Law
and Justice Clinics in targeted jurisdictions (Modeled after Legal Aid), where there are
needs for this type of intervention. The Foundation will partner with entities such as the
Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, The Association of Trial Judges, and the Liberia Bar
Association to develop a model and approach that works well for Liberia. The goal of
this program would be to facilitate access to publicly available services for persons who
need to access the legal system, who may need information and direction. The extent to
which such a program demystifies the hurdles that most people encounter within the
legal system would be most beneficial to the public. The more people are informed and
aware of their basic rights, the more they can find avenues to best channel grievances
and other rule of law matters.
Rule of Law Civics Curriculum:
It is well established that post-conflict nations such as
Liberia, that continue to experience economic challenges also have vulnerable youth
populations. One way of reaching this demographic is through the existing education
system. It's never too soon to learn that rules and laws are an intricate part of a
successful democracy. Therefore, as part of the Foundation’s Rule of Law Practice, a
program targeting primary and secondary schools will be developed in partnership with
stakeholders in Education and Law to develop materials for broad dissemination in
schools. The Foundation will spend the first year developing this program, and securing
funding to roll it out in its second year
The Amos Claudius Sawyer Rule of Law Fellowship:
The Foundation will mobilize
resources for a competitive Fellowship Program Housed at that Foundation that
supports (based on budget resources) one to three scholars in pursuing research in
Justice and the Rule of Law. Upon completion, scholars will have an opportunity to
present their findings in an appropriate forum. Applicants may include Professors, PhD
candidates, Judges, Lawyers, and recent Law School Graduates. A one-year sabbatical
will be required for intense study.
“No Democracy succeeds without adherence to the rule of law. Liberia is a Constitutional Republic and has well established codified laws and rulemaking processes. The Foundation’s Rule of Law program will focus on ensuring fair access to Justice for all.” Floater
WHAT WE DO – Focus Areas
The Sawyer Foundation will direct its resources, experience, and capacity to the following
thematic areas:
Democratic Governance:
The AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting democratic governance in Liberia. The foundation was named after Amos Claudius Sawyer, a prominent Liberian politician and scholar who served as the interim President of Liberia during the early 1990s. The foundation seeks to advance the ideals of good governance, transparency, and accountability by promoting political education, civic engagement, and leadership development. Through its various programs and initiatives, the foundation aims to strengthen democratic institutions, foster civic participation, and promote sustainable development in Liberia. The foundation’s work is crucial in promoting the values of democracy and promoting the well-being of Liberian citizens.
Rule of Law:
The AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting democratic governance in Liberia. The foundation was named after Amos Claudius Sawyer, a prominent Liberian politician and scholar who served as the interim President of Liberia during the early 1990s. The foundation seeks to advance the ideals of good governance, transparency, and accountability by promoting political education, civic engagement, and leadership development. Through its various programs and initiatives, the foundation aims to strengthen democratic institutions, foster civic participation, and promote sustainable development in Liberia. The foundation’s work is crucial in promoting the values of democracy and promoting the well-being of Liberian citizens.
Peace building:
The AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting democratic governance in Liberia. The foundation was named after Amos Claudius Sawyer, a prominent Liberian politician and scholar who served as the interim President of Liberia during the early 1990s. The foundation seeks to advance the ideals of good governance, transparency, and accountability by promoting political education, civic engagement, and leadership development. Through its various programs and initiatives, the foundation aims to strengthen democratic institutions, foster civic participation, and promote sustainable development in Liberia. The foundation’s work is crucial in promoting the values of democracy and promoting the well-being of Liberian citizens.
HOW WE DO IT - The “REAL” Approach
Research & Reflect:
The Foundation will host an inhouse think tank. The think tank will be established to conduct research to generate evidence through primary data and knowledge on critical governance issues in its immediate constituency (being Liberia) at a first instance, West Africa and Africa. This will be aimed at addressing the massive knowledge gap in policy making in Liberia (and the continent as a whole) as well as ensuring that all of the Foundation’s priorities, programmes, projects and engagements are informed by evidence regarding the instance of pertinence. We will analyze governance and public policy issues with aspirations of policy relevance and academic excellence. To this end, the Foundation will partner with leading organizations and institutions (universities, research 3 institutions, other think tanks, development agencies, etc.) The Foundation’s research will be informed by questions on the analytical and normative issues that practitioners in governance and public policy face. Building bridges between academia, political leaders, business, and civil society requires effective communication.
Engage & Empower:
We use the insights of our research and policy advice to foster public debate on key issues
in governance and public policy, as well as feed the questions raised in policy debates and
dialogues back into our research and advisory work. In addition, the foundation will bring
people together to exchange ideas and develop common initiatives. Through debate and
dialogue, we aim to support and assemble social and political entrepreneurs, build
strategic communities and nurture thought leadership, applied research at both national
and regional levels. Effective and accountable governance requires individuals who are
creative, thoughtful and unafraid to work across issues and boundaries.
Working separately or in collaboration with governmental, non-governmental, bilateral,
multilateral, political, non-political and other entities, the Foundation will vigorously
pursue avenues for the establishment of strategic partnerships and the strengthening of
existing ones to develop practical operating frameworks for successfully carrying out the
multiple programmes, projects and other activities aimed at promoting the principles of
Good Governance, Local/National/Regional/Continental Peace, and Security across all
landscapes;
How we work:
The “AMOS CLAUDIUS SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA” referenced by way of trade name
as the SAWYER FOUNDATION LIBERIA is an independent and non-partisan public policy
and governance Foundation incorporated in honor of Dr. Amos Sawyer, the former
president oof the Republic of Liberia. The overall objective of the foundation is to honor
the legacy of Dr. Amos Claudius Sawyer by creating and establishing a non-profit
organization for the purpose of addressing the multiple issues of Democratic
Governance, Rule of Law and Peace building to address local, national, and geo-political
issues in the body polity and general governance structure of Liberia and other societies
where and when legally applicable.
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