April 05
Liberia: Rights Activist Wants U.S.$10 Million Allocated to Youth Development and Tvet
Jeremiah Swen, the founder of the Alliance for Transitional Justice - Liberia, has strongly criticized the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for its meager budget… Read more »
March 27
Liberia: National County Sports Meet Set for April 14, Minister of Youth and Sports Discloses
Liberia's biggest sporting festivity, The National County Sports Meet will officially commence on April 14, 2024. Read more »
January 29
Liberia: Dozens of Children Receive Free Life-Changing Surgeries At Firestone Medical Center in Liberia
Firestone Liberia and Children's Surgery International Complete Dozens of Surgical Operations at Firestone Medical Center in Duside, Renewing the Hopes and Brightening the Futures… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Liberia: The National Director of Sos Children's Village Calls for More Effort in the Welfare of Children
The SOS Children's Village in Liberia has commenced a four-day working session to brainstorm plans that will foster the growth and development of Child protection for the next five… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Liberia: Ministry of Gender Advocates for Safe Environment for Liberian Children Ahead of World Children's Day Celebration
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MOGCSP) has urged for the establishment of a secure environment in Liberia that fosters the growth and development of… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Africa: Ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Calls On Africans to Retrospect On the Africa's Legacy On Global Architectures of Intellectualism
Former Liberian President and Nobel Peace Laureate, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has called on Africans to introspect Africa's legacy on the global architectures of intellectualism and… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Liberia: Yotan and Partners Launch Year-Long Project to Empower 120 Vulnerable Girls and Combat Child Marriage
On Friday, September 15, the Youth Transforming Africa Narrative (YOTAN), in collaboration with its partners, initiated a transformative project titled "Empowering the Next… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Liberia: Has the Failure to Address the Plights of Liberia's Children Classified As Zogos, Become a National Disgrace?
It has been reported in Liberia, especially in Monrovia, youth in communities such as ghettos and shanty structures, usually come out during night to hijack and sometimes… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Liberia: YMCA Holds Pre-Election Peace Summit With Young People
Liberia, like many African nations, benefits from a substantial youthful population. Statistics reveal that young individuals constitute two-thirds of Liberia's populace,… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Liberia: Ministry of Commerce, Business Startup Center Monrovia Launch the Youth Startup Business Plan Competition 2023
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Business Startup Center (BSC) Monrovia, with support from UNDP through the Livelihood & Employment Creation… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Liberia: President's Young Professionals Program Alumni Association Inducts First Alumni Association Leadership
The President's Young Professionals Program (PYPP) through its Alumni Association, has elected its first batch of Alumni leadership headed by Mr. Fredrick Cooper as President to… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Liberia: Youth for Change Launches L$1 Million Cash Price for Its Nationwide 2023 Debate Champions
Youth for Change Incorporated, a non-for-profit organization, as part of an effort to promote academic excellence and enhance Liberian students' critical thinking abilities and… Read more »
Liberia: EJS Recognized in Canada - Inspires Young Liberian Leader to Dream Big
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's story and achievements continue to amaze many around the world. This time around, she was the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws… Read more »
June 20, 2023
West Africa: Bridge Liberia, ECOWAS and UNICEF Jointly Commemorate the Day of the African Child
On June 16 2023, Liberian Children joined their counterparts on the continent to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Day of the African Child. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Liberia: LINSU Identifies With Orphans in Rural Liberian in Commemoration of the Day of the African Child
The leadership of the Liberia National Students' Union (LINSU) has shown support for orphans in rural Liberia by donating food and non-food items to the Peter W. Sayklon Orphanage… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Liberia: MOYS And MOE Launch Liberia's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills Competition
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) and the Ministry of Education (MOE), through their Youth Rising program, with support from the European Union, have launched the pilot phase… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Liberia: Stakeholders Collaborate On Improving Liberia's Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Conference organized by the Liberian Diaspora Education Fund (LDEF), opened Thursday, June 8, at the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) on… Read more »
June 09, 2023
Liberia: Child Labourers Are the Unseen Victims of Climate Change
A new report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has put a spotlight for the first time on the link between climate change and the… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Liberia: EU Provides U.S.$88 Million to Promote Democracy, Youth Empowerment
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia (GOL) have signed four separate financing agreements to promote and support democracy, youth empowerment, and the forestry… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Liberia: FLY President Calls for the Establishment of Youth Farms Across Liberia's 15 Counties
In an effort to boost employment opportunities and empower the youth of Liberia, Banica Stephenie Elliott, the President of the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), has emphasized… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Liberia: Bill Rogers Foundation Honors Stephene Kpoto
Ambassador Stephene Audrey Kopto, the Ambassador for Youth Empowerment and Climate Change in Monrovia-Liberia, has been honored by the Bill Rodgers Foundation for her numerous… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Liberia: Margibi County Senator Emmanuel Nuquay Stresses the Need to Prioritize the Rehabilitation of Youth
Margibi County Senator Emmanuel Nuquay has expressed concern over the high number of ghettos in the capital of the county, Kakata. According to him, there are 36 existing ghettos… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Liberia: Young Bongese Mobilizing Behind Youthful Senatorial Aspirant Johnny Kpehe Ahead of October Elections
Nine senatorial aspirants -- including one woman -- are in the running to become the next senator of Bong County. Liberia will head to the polls to elect a new president, 73 new… Read more »
Liberia: MYS Honors Winners Inc. for Contribution to Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has awarded Winners Incorporated Sports Betting Company with two prestigious awards for its immense contributions to sports in the country,… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Liberia: Reformer National Congress Standard Bearer Dr. Kollie Says Young People Will Endorse His Presidential Ambition
Dr. Alexander Kollie, the Standard Bearer of the Reformer National Congress (RNC), believes that young people will support his presidential campaign in the 2023 general elections… Read more »