Social Protection

Monrovia, October 27, 2025 — The Recovery of Economic Activity for Liberian Informal Sector Employment (REALISE) Project has launched the third and final round of its Communal Farming and Community Development Projects in 273 communities across seven of Liberia’s 15 counties. The initiative falls under the project’s Community Livelihood and Agriculture Support (CLAS) component. This…

Monrovia, Liberia — In an effort to ease the economic burden on struggling families, a Liberian lawmaker has announced plans to introduce a proposal for the creation of a USD 25 million Social Safety Net Fund. The initiative is aimed at helping vulnerable citizens pay school fees and rent during these difficult times. The lawmaker,…

On September 30, 2025 Mack Mulbah left the the World Bank after ten years of dedicated service in the Social Protection sector. He most recently served as a Senior Social Protection Specialist and Task Team Leader of the REALISE Project—roles he held with distinction. At an honoring ceremony held at the offices of the REALISE…

The French Ambassador to Liberia, Madam Isabelle Le Guellec, has underscored the critical need to sustain the progress achieved thus far by the Liberian government and its development partners in improving the lives of vulnerable populations across the country. Speaking during a joint field visit to a REALISE Project site located in Doetainta, Bong County,…

Bong County September 22, 2025- Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Karl Backéus, has emphasized that women’s empowerment is fundamental to national development, noting that empowering even one woman can uplift an entire generation. Speaking during a community visit to an operational site of the Recovery of Economic Activity for Liberian Informal Sector Employment (REALISE) Project…

Bong County, Liberia – September 22, 2025 – Funding partners of the Recovery of Economic Activity for Liberian Informal Sector Employment (REALISE) Project have expressed satisfaction with the project’s positive impact on the lives of its beneficiaries across the 14 counties of Liberia. The REALISE Project, a government-led initiative aimed at revitalizing economic activity and…

After nearly five years of dedicated support to the informal sector, the REALISE Project has successfully completed its final round of cash transfers to the last group of beneficiaries in Margibi and Montserrado Counties. This milestone marks the conclusion of a significant national effort aimed at strengthening small businesses and improving livelihoods across some of…

Monrovia, Liberia – September 12, 2025 – In a continued effort to strengthen institutional collaboration and support public service delivery, the REALISE Project today donated twelve (12) branded raincoats to officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) assigned at the Jallah Town and Capitol Bypass intersections in Monrovia. This symbolic donation represents the initial phase…

Monrovia – September 2, 2025:At the recent meeting of the National Social Protection Steering Committee (NSPSC) held in Monrovia, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Liberia’s social protection sector. Key decisions included updating the National Social Protection Policy and Strategy and placing greater focus on the welfare component of the National Social Security and Welfare…

The REALISE Project has officially launched the registration and enrolment process for beneficiaries under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Component in Rivercess County. This phase targets 2,400 vulnerable households across several clans within the county, who are expected to receive six rounds of cash transfers through the end of next year. The REALISE Project—short for Recovery of Economic Activity…