This site about Liberia is a part of Global Connections, a group of Web sites created by the WGBH Educational Foundation. Global Connections offers background information and resources for high school teachers, students, and the generally curious to gain a better understanding of key events of national and international significance.

Each Global Connections site includes readings, lesson plans, a timeline, maps, and links to a select group of related sites. Another Global Connections site about the Middle East is also available.