(MONROVIA – November 26, 2025) — The Clar Hope Foundation, founded by former First Lady Clar Marie Weah, acknowledges receipt of a communication from the Government of Liberia’s Asset Recovery Team announcing an investigation into the acquisition of the Foundation’s Marshall complex. The letter cites a mandate to ensure that public resources are not converted to private use.
The former First Lady and the Foundation are taken aback by this development. Mrs. Weah’s life’s work in Liberia before, during, and after her service as First Lady has been grounded in a deep desire to uplift Liberian children, empower vulnerable communities, and give back meaningfully to the country she firmly considers her home. It is disheartening that her genuine commitment and years of humanitarian service are now being clouded by baseless insinuations simply because some cannot conceive that a person would invest so much of her own resources to improve the lives of others.
The Clar Hope Foundation has operated with absolute integrity, professionalism, and strict adherence to the law. The Foundation therefore finds it troubling that the Government of Liberia would initiate an investigation based on unsubstantiated claims that “GOL funds were used to acquire and develop” the Foundation’s properties—without first examining the alleged source of those funds, which would naturally be the Government itself. Instead, the Foundation is being asked to provide evidence for acts that never occurred, effectively inviting it to fabricate wrongdoing against its own institution.
The Foundation categorically rejects this politically motivated action, which appears designed to malign the hard-earned reputation of Mrs. Weah and undermine the credibility of an organization dedicated to serving Liberia’s most vulnerable.
Mrs. Weah assures the public that she will leave no stone unturned in defending her name, her legacy, and the integrity of her work. Her long record speaks for itself—marked by numerous charitable initiatives that have provided hope, dignity, and opportunity to children, young women, and disadvantaged communities across Liberia.
The formal citing of the Foundation’s management only confirms the political undercurrents and orchestrated attempts at intimidation that the Foundation has endured since opening its doors last year from directives discouraging officials from attending its functions to punitive actions taken against those who showed support.
Therefore, while disappointing, the launch of this investigation comes as no surprise. The Foundation is fully aware of the forces working to tarnish its image. Yet, these allegations cannot withstand scrutiny in any credible forum.
Consistent with our longstanding practice of transparency and accountability, the Clar Hope Foundation will make all relevant documents available as required by law and will fully exercise its legal rights throughout this process.
Finally, the Foundation assures all donors, supporters, partners, and beneficiaries that we will not be deterred by the forces of negativity and political darkness seeking to undermine our mission. Our commitment to providing hope and opportunity to destitute Liberian children remains unwavering.
The Clar Hope Foundation stands firm, resolute, and ready to defend its legacy of compassion, service, and integrity.
