The mission of the Dr. Harry Fumba Moniba Foundation (HFMF), a 501(c) (3) U.S. nonprofit public charity, is to promote Dr. Moniba's legacies of nonviolence and public service integrity by providing educational opportunities that make a difference in the lives of deserving youths in postwar Liberia. The foundation also supports programs that fight illiteracy and raises the standards of living for Liberians. The foundation was awarded its tax exempt status in August 2008.
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Dr. Moniba served as Liberian Vice President from 1984 to 1990. He received a PhD in International Relations and African studies from Michigan State University and a Masters from NYU. He is the only Liberian to be awarded the American Flag by Congress which was presented to his family after his death.
Mrs. Minita K. Moniba, the widow of Dr. Moniba, is the founder and chair of the Dr. Harry F. Moniba Foundation. The twenty-four person Board of Directors and Board of Advisors consist of both Liberian and foreign citizens.
The Chief Operating Officer of the foundation is Clarence Moniba, the youngest son of Dr. Moniba.
Moniba Scholar
The foundation provides a 'Moniba Scholarship' to graduating high school seniors in Liberia who have demonstrated the ability and drive to succeed. A student's grade point average and interest in pursuing a career in public service are determining factors to getting offered a full scholarship. While on the Moniba Scholarship, a student has to maintain a college GPA of 3.2 and volunteer (serving in mentoring roles to elementary and middle school students).
National Library & Computer Center
The foundation's goal is also to build a National Library & Computer Center in the capital city of Monrovia which will be open to all Liberians.
All contributions to the Dr. Harry F. Moniba Foundation are tax-deductible under U.S. law and subject to normal legal limitations.