June 2025
5,000 people Benefit Temporary Jobs in Montserrado and Margibi Counties
Monrovia – June 8, 2025 – In a significant stride toward community development and empowerment, the REALISE Project last week launched the third round of subprojects under its Labor-Intensive Public Works Component. These initiatives are being implemented across 50 communities in Montserrado and Margibi Counties, providing temporary employment for 5,000 individuals. The subprojects—ranging from street…
Social Cash Transfers in Liberia: A Journey of Change
Liberia’s journey with social cash transfer programs has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by both domestic initiatives and international partnerships. These programs aim to alleviate poverty, empower vulnerable populations, and build a sustainable social protection system. Early Initiatives and Pilot Programs (2009–2016) Liberia’s engagement with social cash transfers began in 2009, when UNICEF…
REALISE Rolls Out Climate-Smart Agriculture Across 240 Communities
Monrovia-June 2, 2025-Liberia’s agriculture sector, which once thrived as the backbone of the economy, is now facing a sobering reality. Despite the country’s vast arable land and favorable climatic conditions, farming in Liberia remains dominated by traditional methods that are increasingly proving inefficient and unsustainable. These methods, often passed down from generation to generation, rely…
