This report details the community engagement activities conducted by the Liberia Institute for Development Assessment and Research (LIDA-R) for the Village Access Road (VAR) and Da Vinci Bridge Project in Kortu village, as part of the revision and expansion of the VAR Implementation Manual. The project focuses on enhancing community participation, exploring alternative community management models, and integrating technical and community development aspects. Key findings include the establishment of a community management structure tailored to local strengths, the engagement of Bong County Technical College (BCTC) students, and the use of local resources for project implementation. Community meetings culminated in a maintenance plan workshop, outlining labour and resource commitments. Recommendations for updating the Social Volume of the VAR Manual include reconsidering the role of town chiefs in community boards, fixing the number of board members, and revising literacy requirements for management roles. Additionally, the project emphasized the need for deeper institutional collaboration with BCTC and highlighted the importance of local technical knowledge for sustainable maintenance. Overall, the report provides insights for the successful implementation and future scalability of community-driven infrastructure projects.