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A Story of Change: From Struggles to Sustainable Agriculture – Jackson Bee’s Journey

Jackson Bee, a dedicated farmer from the Far East Community in Gbarnga City, faced significant challenges as a smallholder, including limited land access and financial constraints. His breakthrough

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From Chemicals to Sustainability: Jubah Jackson’s Organic Farming Journey

In Sergeant Kollie Town, Bong County, Jubah Jackson, a dedicated farmer and member of the women’s advocacy group Women for Peace and Justice, faced challenges with chemical fertilizers that

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Unleashing Potential - Hawa Kaba’s Inspiring Takeover as Country Director of ActionAid Liberia

On October 10, 2024, the world witnessed an immense event that emphasized the boundless potential of young girls. Hawa Kaba, an energetic 19-year-old from Duala New Kru Town, stepped into the role of

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JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE

Through her involvement with the LIWEN support group, Sandra has accessed invaluable resources and opportunities for personal growth. She has participated in training sessions that have enhanced her

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Empowering Tomorrow: Highlights from the 2024 West African Girls Summit

The 2024 West African Girls Summit took place at Liberia's Farmington Hotel from March 26 to 29, 2024, with the overarching aim of empowering adolescent girls in the region and breaking down barriers

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Celebrating Women's Empowerment and Cultural Heritage: Cultural Festival Highlights Efforts to End FGM

The festival is part of the Just and Equal Communities project funded by SIDA through the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia, it highlighted vibrant cultural performances by traditional dancers from Bong

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CULTIVATING EQUALITY - The Inspiring Journey of Beatrice Carr Towards Land Ownership and Empowerment

In the face of these entrenched challenges, courageous women like Beatrice Carr have emerged as beacons of hope and agents of change. Beatrice, a 38-year-old mother of five and grandmother of three

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"ActionAid made us self-sufficient" - The story of Josephine.

Elizabeth Gbah Johnson, the Country Director of ActionAid Liberia, expressed the organization's commitment to investing more in the fight against gender-based violence. Recognizing the challenges, she

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ActionAid Liberia Celebrates the 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence

ActionAid Liberia and its partners celebrated the 16 Days of Activism to raise awareness against gender-based violence and support survivors of GBV. The event was held at the Corina Hotel on Saturday

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVIDES PEACE TO DISABLED PERSONS

When Joseph heard about the UNPBF-funded project implemented by the Women and Children Development Association of Liberia (WOCDAL), a national women-led organization that is one of the implementing