Discover the national social protection system in Liberia, the challenges it faces, and the programs and services offered to target populations.
Residents of Juahn Town are celebrating the life-changing impact of the REALISE Project, as beneficiaries continue to turn financial support into tangible improvements for their families and communities. One such beneficiary, Musu James, a resident of the SOS Village in Juahn Town, shared her inspiring success story during a recent visit by government officials. Through…
Monrovia February 28, 2026-The executive Director of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) Hon. Julius Sele has called for increased investment in social protection programs across Liberia, emphasizing their critical role in improving the lives of vulnerable citizens and strengthening community resilience. Speaking following a recent monitoring tour of Grand Bassa and Bomi Counties,…
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,…
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Gbeme Horace-Kollie, has opened a new Peace Hut and Cassava Processing Plant in Nyehn, Todee District, Montserrado County. This development is part of the “Girls and Young Women Take Action for Peace” (GYWTAP) Project. It is run by Plan International Liberia and funded by the United…
From forced migration to war and climate-related disasters, adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise. It is estimated that one in five children lives in a conflict-affected setting. Crises, trauma, loss and displacement amidst armed-conflict and humanitarian emergencies can have lifelong consequences for learning, behavior and health. Children in crises often…
In the heart of West Africa, Liberia is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation— with focus on the lives of women, children, and the most vulnerable. At the helm of this transformation is the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), a government’s institution steadfast in its mission to promote gender equality, protect children’s…
In the heart of Liberia’s lush green forests, a quiet revolution is taking root. Communities that once had little influence over the fate of their natural resources are now stepping into leadership roles, thanks to a transformative initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its partners. The Community-Based…
Monrovia, April 30, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) in collaboration with the World Bank, has officially launched the 2025 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES). The HIES will collect critical data to inform evidence-based policy decisions and improve socioeconomic planning. This survey, which is…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Representative in Liberia, Madam Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, met with Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Gbeme Horace, in Monrovia to discuss key initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities across the country. Held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, the meeting brought together…