LYFT Africa

The proliferation of the consumption of illicit drugs and narcotic substances amongst Liberia, especially youth has become a threat to sustainable development. Considering this, LYFT Africa initiated a two-day Anti-Drugs Awareness and Counselling program that benefitted at least 47 at-risk youth (6 females and 41 males) in the Neezoe Community, Paynesville, Liberia, a figure that was captured from the participants’ attendance sheet. Two separate events were held on the 10th and 17th of December at the SWEEP Solid Foundation Field in Neezoe to commemorate the entire program. Miatta L. Kamara, an experienced Drugs Counsellor and Abu S. Kaba, a volunteer of LYFT Africa and certified counsellor, facilitated the events. Their presentations were focused on the following common illicit drugs/substances and their negative effects users’ health and wellbeing, behavioral problems of drugs/substance abusers, and reasons and things to do to quit drugs, Additionally, 12 certified psycho-educators a

Having been awarded LD $30,000.00 as second place winner of Project Change International 2022 National Vision Plan Competition; LYFT Africa allotted the prize to the implementation of three (3) Major Career Day Development Programs: one in Montserrado and two (2) in Margibi County. The project was implemented in three phases with the goal of influencing at least 100 senior secondary students with decision-making skills to make informed career choices when enrolling in post-secondary institutions. The events were held on July 21, September 30, and November 24, 2022 respectively. Mr. Anthony Ntem, an emerging Liberian author and publisher of the book “Every Student’s Compass”, facilitated the three phases of the project. A total of 155 senior secondary students and 33 Career Coaches participated in the event. At least 13 schools from Margibi and Montserrado counties directly benefitted from the program. During the three phases of the event, its Program Officer Mrs. Florence

On Friday, August 12, 2022, at least 57 young leaders from five counties in Liberia gathered at American Corner-Kakata in Margibi to commemorate the International Youth Day Symposium. The Symposium is an event organized by Leading Youths to Foster Transformation in Africa (LYFT Africa) in commemoration of International Youth Day which was tagged “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages”.   The day-long Symposium held in partnership with the Ministry of Youths and Sports in Liberia brought together participants from five of Liberia’s 15 counties including Montserrado, Margibi, Nimba, Grand Bassa, and Bong.  During the event, Pep Talks were delivered by vibrant young people from Liberia and Albania.  Mr. Charles G. Kpan Jr, Managing Director of CYGEC IT Solutions in Liberia delivered a 20-minute pep talk on the topic: “ Available Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs . Also in attendance was Mrs. Florence Kamara-Tokpah, Program Officer at Project Change Internatio

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  On June 16, 2022 at about 10:00 AM, the square of American Corner-Kakata was already a hive of activity . Dozens of children, activists and stakeholders who gathered to witness an eye-catching event organized by Leading Youths to Foster Transformation in Africa (LYFT Africa) held under the theme: “Eliminate Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy & Practice since 2013”.   Approximately 90 participants observed impressive performances from children who came from different schools in Paynesville and Kakata including the ASECA School System, Moses N. Ndorbor Memorial School of Excellence, Francis Mitchell Memorial Academy, St. Augustine Episcopal Mission High School, St. Christopher Catholic High School all of Kakata and SWEEP Solid Foundation School in Paynesville. Several organizations that advocate for the promotion and protection of children’s and youth’s rights were in attendance: the Liberia National Children’s Forum, Kids Care Liberia Foundation, Kakata C

Monrovia - May 1, 2022  Substance and drug abuse in Liberia is a major contributing factor to the destruction of many children, young men and women. Eventually, this is leading to an increase in criminal activities because these youth who are mostly unemployed, are engaged in criminal activities to support their hobbies. The trigger down effect is on the guilt-free population that suffers the most from varying unlawful acts exhibited by substance abusers including the smashing of personal belongings, scams, theft, etc. According to the Liberian Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), there are approximately 355 ghettos in Montserrado County alone. Of the 355, 88 new ghettos were added in 2022. It is recorded that 60% of the ghettos are permanent and 40% are make-shifts. From observation, there is an increase in the number of ghettos during the dry season because most drug-addicted people use wetlands to establish temporary ghettos. In the midst of these circumstances, using youth as a tool to