Author: Press Release

Amidst the global struggle against gender-based violence, the plight of women in politics battling this pervasive issue remains alarmingly prevalent in Liberia. In a bold initiative led by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) tagged “Breaking the Silence,” emerging as a beacon of hope, dedicated to unearthing the concealed narratives of physical violence endured by women in politics who defiantly challenge societal norms and tirelessly advocate for substantive change. This groundbreaking endeavor transcends the mere revelation of untold stories, delving deep into the multifaceted challenges encountered by women in their political pursuits. The project aspires…

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Brewerville – Lott Carey Baptist Mission School, a leading senior high school in Brewerville headed by Rev. Emile Sam-Peal has launched an inclusive education program for visually impaired students. Speaking to the press, Reverend Sam Peal expressed heartfelt gratitude to Lott Carey International for the generous donation of Braille learning equipment. The transformative equipment, made possible through the dedicated efforts of Reverend Emmett Dunn, CEO of Lott Carey International, is set to make a lasting impact on the lives of visually impaired students.

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DUBAI, UAE – Fauna & Flora and the USAID-funded West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program hosted a side event at COP28 titled ‘Protection and Conservation of the Upper Guinean Forests following Rights-Based Approaches for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation’. Held under the auspices of the Liberian Government, the event was moderated by Zoe Quiroz-Cullen, Fauna & Flora’s Director of Climate & Nature Linkages. Participants profiled the diverse initiatives and activities underway to protect forest ecosystems and avoid the loss of irrecoverable natural carbon stocks in Liberia.

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