Center for Healthcare Education,Research and Innovation - CHERI

26/01/2026

📚✨ Teaching Children the Fear of the Lord | C.H.E.R.I. School Health Program ✨📚

At C.H.E.R.I., we believe that true health and wellness go beyond the body—they include the mind, heart, and spirit of every child.

Teaching children the fear of the Lord is not about fear that frightens, but reverence, respect, and love for God. The Bible reminds us that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” When children learn to honor God early, they develop strong moral foundations that guide their decisions, behavior, and relationships.

Children who are taught the fear of the Lord learn:
• Respect for life, authority, and others
• Self-discipline and accountability
• Compassion, honesty, and integrity
• Purpose-driven living and wise decision-making

In our School Health Program, C.H.E.R.I. promotes character education alongside physical and mental health—because a healthy nation is built on children who are wise, grounded, and God-fearing.

When we nurture children in the ways of the Lord, we raise a generation prepared to lead with wisdom, humility, and service.

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

24/01/2026

💙 How Schools Can Support Children Who Have Lost a Loved One 💙
From the Center for Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation (C.H.E.R.I.)

Children carry grief differently. Some become quiet. Others act out. Some try to be “strong” when they are hurting the most. Schools are often the first safe place where these children can be seen, supported, and guided toward healing.

Here’s how schools can help children who have lost a loved one:

🕊️ Create a Safe Space
Let children know it’s okay to talk—or not talk—about their loss. A trusted teacher, counselor, or school health staff member can make all the difference.

🕊️ Be Patient and Observant
Grief can show up as poor concentration, mood changes, fatigue, or sudden drops in performance. These are not “bad behaviors” — they are signs of pain.

🕊️ Maintain Routine, with Compassion
Structure helps grieving children feel secure, but flexibility is key. Allow extra time, gentle check-ins, and understanding when emotions overwhelm them.

🕊️ Teach Emotional Expression
Encourage drawing, writing, storytelling, music, or quiet reflection as healthy ways for children to express feelings they may not have words for.

🕊️ Avoid Shaming or Comparison
Every child grieves differently. There is no timeline for healing. Avoid statements like “be strong” or “others have it worse.”

🕊️ Engage Parents and Caregivers
Work closely with families to understand the child’s needs and ensure consistent support at school and at home.

🕊️ Refer When Needed
Some children need professional help. Early referral to counseling or mental health services can prevent long-term emotional harm.

At C.H.E.R.I., we believe mental and emotional health is just as important as physical health. When schools respond with empathy, awareness, and care, they help grieving children heal, grow, and rediscover hope.

💙 Every child deserves to be seen. Every child deserves compassion.

19/01/2026

Teaching Children to Think: The Foundation of a Strong Nation

By the C.H.E.R.I. School Health Program

At the Center for Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation (C.H.E.R.I.) School Health Program, we believe that educating a child goes far beyond memorizing facts. A truly healthy education system teaches children how to think, not just what to think—and the benefits of this approach ripple across families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

Why Teaching Children to Think Matters
When children are taught critical thinking from an early age, they learn to ask questions, analyze situations, solve problems, and make informed decisions. These skills are essential not only in the classroom, but in everyday life—especially when it comes to health, safety, and personal responsibility.

Through school health education, children learn to:
• Understand why healthy habits matter
• Recognize misinformation and make safe choices
• Communicate effectively and advocate for themselves
• Develop confidence, curiosity, and resilience

A child who can think critically is better equipped to resist harmful behaviors, manage emotions, and respond wisely to challenges.

Health, Thinking, and National Development
Healthy thinking leads to healthy living. When children understand the reasons behind nutrition, hygiene, physical activity, and mental well-being, they are more likely to practice and sustain these behaviors. Over time, this reduces preventable illnesses, lowers healthcare costs, and builds a more productive population.

On a national level, teaching children to think:
• Produces innovative problem-solvers and future leaders
• Strengthens workforce readiness and entrepreneurship
• Encourages peaceful decision-making and civic responsibility
• Builds a generation capable of driving sustainable development

C.H.E.R.I.’s Commitment
Through our School Health Program, C.H.E.R.I. integrates health education with life skills—encouraging students to think critically about their bodies, their choices, and their role in society. By nurturing minds alongside bodies, we are investing in a future where children grow into healthy, informed, and empowered adults.

Teaching children to think is not just an educational goal—it is a national investment.
When we equip young minds today, we secure a healthier, smarter, and more resilient nation tomorrow.

.H.E.R.I.HealthEducationMatters

16/01/2026

📢 Important Health Alert from the C.H.E.R.I. School Health Program!

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released new findings showing that sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper in many countries — and this trend is linked with rising rates of preventable health issues like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and injuries, especially among children and young adults. 

What does this mean for our students and communities?
➡️ When unhealthy drinks are more affordable, more young people may consume them — which can lead to long-term health problems. 

The WHO is urging governments to strengthen health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol so these products become less affordable and people — especially children and youth — are protected from harmful consumption. 

✨ At C.H.E.R.I., we care about the health of every student.
We encourage parents, teachers, and young people to:
🥤 Choose water and healthy drinks over sugary beverages
❌ Limit alcohol consumption
📚 Learn about how nutrition affects long-term health
🫠Remind kids to brush their teeth at least twice a day.

Let’s protect our children’s health — today and for the future! 💪

15/12/2025

Why Children Need Positive Role Models 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹. A School Health Perspective

At the Center for Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation (C.H.E.R.I.) School Health Program, we believe that healthy children grow into healthy adults when they are guided by positive examples.

Today, many children are growing up in an environment where social habits are shaped more by social media, music videos, and peer pressure than by guidance, values, and purpose. One visible example is the growing habit among boys of sagging their pants—a behavior often copied without understanding its origins, meaning, or implications.

What many young people do not realize is that some trends they imitate were never intended to represent confidence, success, or respect. When behaviors are adopted without knowledge, context, or guidance, they can quietly shape attitudes toward discipline, self-worth, and identity.

Beyond sagging, we also see other unhealthy social habits affecting children and adolescents:
• Disrespectful language and attitudes toward elders
• Glamorization of violence, drugs, and risky sexual behavior
• Poor hygiene and neglect of personal health
• Lack of focus on education, skills, and long-term goals
• Imitation of online influencers who do not model responsibility or integrity

This is why positive role models matter.

Children learn far more from what they see than what they are told. When boys and girls are surrounded by role models—parents, teachers, coaches, health workers, faith leaders, and community mentors—who demonstrate:
✔ self-respect
✔ discipline
✔ responsibility
✔ healthy lifestyles
✔ respect for self and others

they begin to model those same behaviors.

Positive role models help children:
• Understand the value of dressing with dignity and purpose
• Build confidence rooted in character, not trends
• Make healthier choices for their bodies and minds
• Develop habits that support learning, leadership, and productivity
• Envision a future beyond momentary social approval

At C.H.E.R.I., our School Health Program goes beyond medical screenings. We promote health literacy, life skills, mentorship, and values-based education, because prevention starts with guidance, and guidance starts with example.

Let us all commit—parents, educators, leaders, and communities—to being the role models our children need. When children are guided well, they don’t just follow trends; they build futures.

07/12/2025

C.H.E.R.I. SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
Celebrating Children & Youths With Other Abilities

25/10/2025

🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺Preventing Abortion Among School-Age Children

Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, hopeful, and whole.
Yet across many schools, young girls face increasing risks of early and unintended pregnancy—often leading to unsafe decisions that endanger their lives and futures.

At C.H.E.R.I., we believe prevention begins with knowledge, guidance, and care.

🌺1. Educate Early

Our school health program promotes comprehensive, age-appropriate health education—teaching both boys and girls about:
• The importance of respecting their bodies,
• Understanding reproductive health, and
• The consequences of unprotected sexual activity.

Knowledge empowers students to make informed, responsible choices.

🌺2. Strengthen Values and Support Systems

Many young people face pressure, fear, or misinformation.
C.H.E.R.I. works with parents, teachers, and counselors to create safe spaces where students can speak openly about what they experience—without shame.
Through mentorship, guidance counseling, and life-skills training, we help children understand that their bodies and futures are precious, and that help is always available.

🌺3. Promote Abstinence, Responsibility, and Access to Care

Prevention means giving students options rooted in values and care:
• Encouraging abstinence as the safest choice for school-age children.
• Teaching self-control, self-worth, and decision-making skills.
• Ensuring that adolescents who need help receive timely health care, counseling, and family guidance—before crises occur.

🌺4. Engage Communities and Faith Leaders

Parents, educators, and faith-based organizations all play a role in guiding our children.
Together, we can strengthen community dialogue around positive relationships, respect for life, and moral decision-making—so that no child ever feels alone or forced into unsafe actions.

🌺5. Build a Future of Hope

Every child carries promise.
Preventing abortion among school-age children isn’t just about preventing a tragedy—it’s about building a culture of respect for self and others, discipline, and compassion.
Through early education, health screenings, counseling, and ongoing parental involvement, C.H.E.R.I. continues to protect and nurture that promise.

19/10/2025

Transparency, Honesty,Trust, and Integrity — The Real Foundation of a Healthy Life

At the C.H.E.R.I. School Health Program, we teach children that health is more than what we eat or how we exercise — it’s also about the values that shape our hearts and our actions.

💛 Honesty means telling the truth, even when it’s hard. It helps teachers, parents, and friends know they can depend on you.
💎 Transparency means being open about what you do — no secrets that hurt others, no lies that confuse or divide.
🤝 Trust is what grows when we are honest and transparent. It keeps our classrooms peaceful and our friendships strong.
❤️ Integrity means doing what’s right even when no one is watching — picking up litter, returning what isn’t yours, and keeping your promises.

When children learn these values early, they build a foundation for success — in school, at home, and in life.
A healthy nation starts with children who have clean hearts and clear minds — children who understand that character is just as important as physical health.

Let’s raise a generation of honest, transparent, trustworthy, and upright young leaders for Liberia! 🇱🇷✨

14/10/2025

At C.H.E.R.I., we believe that a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body.
School children face academic pressure, social challenges, and emotional stress every day — yet many struggle in silence.

When we nurture their emotional well-being, we empower them to focus, learn, and grow.
Let’s create safe spaces in our schools where children can talk, feel heard, and receive support.
Let’s Listen. Let’s Care. Let’s Act.
Together, we can build happier, healthier schools for Liberia’s future.



A message from the C.H.E.R.I. School Health Program🌺

20/09/2025

Parents please learn from this….

Teach them while they are still young👧🏻

10/09/2025

🌺Our Choices affect our Lives🌺

Every day, the choices we make shape who we are and the kind of future we will have.

Our prayer at C.H.E.R.I. is that as we teach students to own their health, we would also teach them to be positive role models in their homes, communities and nation, so that they may see the whole world around them transformed.

As students, you are tomorrow’s role models. When you choose honesty, respect, healthy habits, and kindness, you not only help yourself—you inspire others too.

✅✅✅✅Remember:
• Small good choices lead to big positive changes.
• Your education and health prepare you for a brighter tomorrow.
• Being a good influence starts with you.

Let us commit to building a healthier and stronger Liberia, one good choice at a time.