Our Story

Established in 2007, Planting A Seed International (PASI) started when Harriet Page-Wulukau and her son, Matthew Wulukau, Jr., returned to Liberia after a 14-year civil war. This coincided with Liberia's shift towards peace and stability under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Seeing the challenges, especially in Harriet's hometown, Owens Grove, the duo founded PASI. Owens Grove, a settlement founded by freed slaves, struggled to rebuild after the war.

While visiting Owens Grove Elementary and Junior High School, they found serious educational gaps—lack of teachers, resources, and basic facilities. This prompted the creation of PASI, driven by Harriet's goal to restore hope through education. Matthew, her son, played a key role in realizing this vision. Together, they aimed to make a positive impact on Liberia's education, recognizing it as the key to a better future for communities recovering from the war.

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Our Team

Team Member 1
Co- Founder and Program Chairman Matthew S. Wulukau, Jr

Hon. Matthew S. Wulukau, Jr is the Co-Founder of Planting A Seed International, Inc and serves as the Program Chairman of International Programs, specifically focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Team Member 2
Program Co-Director Laurie Taylor

Laurie Taylor serves as the faculty lead professor & Co-Director of PASI service-Learning Programs.

Team Member 3
International Program Coordinator Ezinne Ibekwe

Ezinne Ibekwe serves as the International Program Coordinator C/O 21

Team Member 4
Program Advisor Julius Coles

Dr. Julius E. Coles serves as the program advisor.

Team Member 5
Program Assistant Tissan Young

Tissan Young serves as the Program Assistant. C/O 17,19,22,23