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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

J ackson Bee, a dedicated Liberian farmer from Far East Community, Gbarnga City, Bong County, faced significant challenges in his agricultural journey. As a smallholder farmer, he struggled with limited access to land, financial constraints, and a lack of connection to larger markets. Despite his energy and leadership in promoting agriculture among young people, he found it difficult to expand his farming activities beyond subsistence levels. One of the biggest hurdles was acquiring land. Without financial
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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

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

International Day of the Girl is more than a celebration; it’s a call to recognize the challenges girls face and, more importantly, to celebrate their strengths and aspirations. The #GirlsTakeOver initiative allows girls worldwide to take on leadership positions, from presidents to CEOs, for one day. The impact of such an experience, however, extends far beyond those 24 hours. It empowers girls like Hawa to see themselves in roles they might have believed were out of reach.
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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

Sandra Christopher - women are now adhering to their medication and doing business.
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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

Group photo during West African Girls Summit.
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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

Celebration International Women's Day through Cultural Festival
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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

I am grateful to have received my share of land from my family, a milestone I never thought possible. Growing up, I saw our mothers excluded from land discussions. This achievement feels like a dream come true. I believe in positive change. I want to thank ActionAid, DEN-L, and FORUMCIV for empowering our community, especially us women,"
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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

“ActionAid made us self-sufficient”, said Josephine Poole
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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

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, December 9, with the theme "Harnessing Women and Girls Power to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in All Spheres." The guests who witnessed this ceremony included the United Nations, the Swedish Embassy, and UBA, Ecobank, IB bank and other organizations.
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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

When Joseph heard about the UNPBF-funded project implemented by the Women and Children Development Association of Liberia (WOCDAL), a national women-led organization which is one of the implementing partners to ActionAid, he contacted them and explained his land conflict issues. WOCDAL used the Ministry of Justice Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) approach to settle the dispute.