The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has officially launched a charitable Foundation to serve humanity.
The Foundation named “The LRA Foundation” was established as a way of assisting the needy in the country.
A release issued Wednesday quotes the LRA Commissioner General Thomas Doe Nah as saying that the Foundation is the Authority’s way of giving back to society as part of its social corporate responsibility.
According to him, the responsibility of collecting lawful revenues, the entity takes interest in being responsive to many challenges facing citizens.
Mr. Nah explained that the Foundation will be supported by employees of the LRA through voluntary contributions and donated US$200 and pledged US$50 monthly from his salary as part of efforts to raise funds to support the work of the foundation.
He averred that the impact of the foundation will be felt across the country.
Serving as chief launcher, the head of office of Liberia Kvinna till Kvinna, Aisha M. Lai, thanked the LRA for initiating the idea, stating that it is a great way for Liberians to give back to the community.
She disclosed that in order for the Foundation to make a great impact, it needs the collaboration of all employees and ensure transparency in the process.
Madam Lai pledged her organization’s fullest support to the LRA Foundation.
Meanwhile employees of the LRA have promised to be fully committed to ensuring the success of the foundation.
The foundation is the first of its kind since the establishment of the tax authority in 2014.
