AGP Executive Report

Faith & Wellbeing: Bishop J. Allan Klayee’s new book, The Bleeding Leader, calls for more support for pastors facing personal struggles. It launches Saturday at Monrovia City Hall. Girls’ Education: Students at Bong County’s Victoria A. Tolbert Girls’ Hostel say new solar lighting and renovations have made studying safer and easier. Child Health: Liberia plans to expand newborn sickle cell testing from three hospitals to every county by 2030, as the disease claims many young lives. Maternal Care: Two motorcycle ambulances delivered to Foya-Borma Hospital let women in labor travel lying down, offering a safer option on rough roads. Learning & Culture: KEEP Liberia opened a Barnesville Public High School reading room stocked with more than 2,000 books, while India’s embassy held its first Festival Mela in Liberia.

Child Health: Liberia is planning to expand newborn sickle cell testing from three counties to all 15 by 2030. About 1,600 babies are born with the disease each year, and up to half die before age five without care. Girls’ Education: Girls at Bong County’s Victoria A. Tolbert Hostel say solar lighting and renovations have made studying safer and easier, helping them stay in school. Maternal Care: Motorcycle ambulances equipped with patient trailers are helping pregnant women in remote northern communities reach hospital more safely. Faith and Wellbeing: Bishop J. Allan Klayee’s new book explores the strain church leaders face and the need for support; it launches at Monrovia City Hall on October 31. Cultural Exchange: Liberia’s first Indian Festival Mela in Monrovia featured local performances, Indian food, Diwali decorations and henna, bringing communities together through culture. Learning: KEEP Liberia has opened a reading room stocked with more than 2,000 books at Barnesville Public High School.

Women’s Skills: The Group of 77 plans to graduate 257 women and girls with disabilities on Friday after training in tailoring, catering, soap-making and other trades, with entrepreneurship lessons aimed at supporting financial independence. Cultural Exchange: Liberia’s first Indian Festival Mela brought Indian festive traditions to Monrovia, with performances by a Liberian troupe, food and crafts. Learning: KEEP Liberia opened a reading room with more than 2,000 books at Barnesville Public High School—its first library—and donated five laptops for digital learning. Women’s Health: A free breast cancer screening and education event in Harbel encouraged women to seek early detection. Liberian Heritage: Curated Cultural Gifts opened a kiosk at Roberts International Airport to showcase local arts and crafts and give Liberian artisans greater visibility.

Women’s Opportunity: The Group of 77 plans to graduate 257 women and girls with disabilities from vocational training in tailoring, catering and other skills, with entrepreneurship and financial-literacy support. Cultural Exchange: Liberia’s first Indian Festival Mela brought Indian food, crafts and traditions together with Liberian cultural performances in Monrovia, building on growing people-to-people ties. Women’s Health: Hope for Women International and Margibi University offered free breast cancer screening and health education, urging women to seek early detection. Education: KEEP Liberia opened Barnesville Public High School’s first library, stocked with more than 2,000 books, and donated laptops for digital learning. Workers’ Welfare: The House has summoned Firestone and government officials over alleged concession violations, including claims that workers’ medical, education and other benefits were withdrawn.

Literacy: KEEP Liberia has opened a reading room stocked with more than 2,000 books at Barnesville Public High School, which had never had a library; the project also donated five laptops. Climate Action: At a Liberia summit, African climate negotiators urged leaders to turn global promises into practical support for local communities, including farmers, women and young people. Liberian Heritage: Entrepreneur Brenda Brewer Moore has opened a cultural gifts kiosk at Roberts International Airport, giving local artisans’ work greater visibility among travelers. Education and Care: The newly launched SPARK Foundation plans free computer labs in two Margibi public schools and a campaign to provide one million blankets for newborns. Girls’ Rights: FAWE Liberia is calling for greater investment in girls’ education and protection, warning that child marriage and other barriers limit young women’s opportunities. Youth Sport: Liberia’s Under-15 team earned a historic 1–0 win over the Philippines at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.

Cultural Heritage: Liberian entrepreneur Brenda Brewer Moore has opened a Curated Cultural Gifts kiosk at Roberts International Airport, showcasing local crafts and giving artisans a new platform to reach travelers. Youth and Family Support: President Boakai’s son, Joseph Boakai Jr., launched the SPARK Foundation, which plans free computer labs in two Margibi public schools and is distributing newborn care packages as part of a campaign targeting one million baby blankets. Literacy: KEEP Liberia opened a reading room with more than 2,000 books at Barnesville Public High School and donated laptops for digital learning. Community Culture: Monrovia’s Indian Embassy hosted its first Festival Mela, featuring performances, food and henna displays. A week of Islamic activities welcoming scholar Sheikh Abdullah Koita also begins in Liberia. Girls’ Education: FAWE Liberia is urging greater investment in girls’ learning and protection, warning that child marriage and other barriers hold back young people. Youth Sports: Liberia’s U-15 team earned a historic 1–0 win over the Philippines at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.

Faith & Community: A weeklong Islamic program featuring scholar Sheikh Abdullah Koita begins in Liberia today, with prayers and gatherings planned in Monrovia through November 3. Cultural Exchange: India’s embassy held its first Festival Mela in Monrovia, showcasing performances, traditional food and henna as Liberian and Indian communities celebrated together. Girls’ Education: Yes For Girls Education Foundation donated school supplies to more than 100 Margibi students, mostly girls, and says it supports girls’ clubs and school fees. Women’s Health: AGL’s women’s association urged early breast cancer checks and donated rice to two orphanages in Brewerville. Youth & Opportunity: At a Bomi County graduation, NPA chief Sekou Dukuly urged students to push past financial hardship and make education and integrity their foundation. Liberia’s Girls Can Code initiative is also targeting 1,000 girls and young women with digital skills. Arts & Recognition: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was named among Forbes Africa’s 15 influential figures, recognized for her historic leadership and work advancing women. Monrovia Cinema Plus has also opened, spotlighting Liberian filmmakers and the return of cinema.

Cultural Exchange: Liberia’s first Indian Festival Mela brought Indian and Liberian performers together in Monrovia for music, food and Diwali celebrations. Girls’ Education: Yes For Girls Education Foundation donated school supplies to more than 100 students in Margibi, mostly girls, while Liberia’s Girls Can Code AI initiative aims to build digital skills for 1,000 girls and young women. Youth & Sport: Bomi’s NPA chief Sekou Dukuly urged about 230 graduates to pursue education and serve their communities; Monrovia’s Kingdom Cup, featuring 16 grassroots football clubs, kicks off November 1. Health & Community: AGL’s women’s association promoted early breast cancer detection and donated rice to two orphanages. Schools: MCSS students have petitioned lawmakers over prolonged school closures, keeping pressure on officials to address the education crisis.

Travel: Southwest plans 11 new international routes, including Nashville–Liberia service from February 2027, as demand for trips to Liberia reportedly rises. Reparations: Ghana’s president called for acknowledgment and justice for slavery and colonialism; Liberia also backs the African reparations campaign while accepting U.S. deportees. Culture: Sierra Leonean-American creator Freddy Will, who grew up partly in Monrovia, was named Content Creator of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards. Public Health: Ebola alerts in the region renew the need for strong monitoring and public awareness; Liberia is among the countries identified as affected by the outbreak. Education: Liberia’s EXCEL Project is entering year two with a focus on foundational learning, school grants and tracking student progress. A separate initiative aims to equip 1,000 girls and young women with coding and AI skills. Books: A new biography for young readers traces Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s childhood and the experiences that shaped her leadership. Human Rights: Amnesty International is urging Sierra Leone to halt the return of Alfred Kamara, a Liberian deported from the U.S. who could face serious harm if sent home.

Arts & Culture: Sierra Leonean-American creator Freddy Will, who grew up in Monrovia, has been named Content Creator of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards for his work across books, music and theatre. Education: Liberia’s Girls Can Code initiative aims to train 1,000 girls and young women, while Royal Light International School is introducing primary pupils to computer-based exams. The Ministry of Education and World Bank are also reviewing the EXCEL Project’s next year, with a focus on learning, school grants and supplies. History & Reparations: A new book by educator Hester Williams traces Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s childhood and early influences. Meanwhile, Liberian civil-war survivors are beginning to receive reparations through a civil society initiative, as calls for justice and reparatory action continue. Women’s Health: LPRC has provided 50 breast cancer screening opportunities for female employees, highlighting the importance of early detection.

Public Health: Renewed Ebola alerts across West Africa put preparedness back in focus, while Liberian health workers are also calling for stronger maternal care and faster emergency referrals. Girls in Tech: Liberia’s education ministry has launched a coding and AI initiative to train 1,000 girls and young women, with the first 600 drawn from five counties. Schools: The Ministry of Education and World Bank are reviewing the EXCEL Project’s next year, with priorities including foundational learning, timely school grants and better tracking of results. Women’s Health: LPRC is offering 50 breast cancer screening opportunities to female employees, highlighting the importance of early detection. Culture and Memory: A new book by educator Hester Williams traces Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s childhood and leadership journey, aiming to inspire young people, especially girls. Justice: More than 23 years after Liberia’s civil wars, survivors have begun receiving reparations through a civil society initiative, while victims continue pressing lawmakers to establish a war crimes court. Creative Life: Monrovia Cinema Plus has opened, celebrating Liberian filmmakers and the return of cinema-going.

School Improvement: Liberia and the World Bank are planning the EXCEL Project’s second year, with a focus on foundational learning, timely school grants, classroom materials and better tracking of results. Girls in Tech: A new Education Ministry initiative aims to equip 1,000 girls and young women with coding, AI and entrepreneurship skills; the first 600 are expected from five counties. Women’s Health: LPRC is offering 50 breast-cancer screening opportunities to female employees, alongside awareness activities. Books & Role Models: Educator Hester Williams has published a book about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s childhood, hoping to inspire young people—especially girls—to pursue education and leadership. Community Health: Seven solar-powered water systems are expected to bring safer drinking water to more than 40,000 people in Montserrado and Margibi. Justice & Healing: War survivors and advocates rallied for Liberia’s long-delayed war crimes court, with a House committee chairman pledging to bring the legislation before lawmakers.

Women’s Health: Liberia Petroleum Refining Company is offering 50 breast cancer screening opportunities to female employees, while an ELWA nurse is urging better supplies, emergency referrals and antenatal care to reduce maternal deaths. Education: The Ministry of Education and World Bank are reviewing the EXCEL Project’s first year, with Year 2 plans focused on foundational learning, school grants and tracking results. A separate initiative aims to train 1,000 girls and young women in coding, AI and entrepreneurship. Deportation Concerns: Amnesty International is urging Sierra Leone to stop the threatened return of Alfred Kamara, a Liberian deported from the United States who had previously won protection from removal to his home country. Community Well-being: Seven solar-powered water systems are expected to provide safer drinking water to more than 40,000 people in Montserrado and Margibi. Books & Inspiration: Educator Hester Williams’s new book traces Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s childhood and the experiences that helped shape her leadership.

Books & Role Models: Liberian educator Hester Williams has published a book on Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s childhood, highlighting how education, family values and determination shaped her path to the presidency and aiming to inspire young people, especially girls. Maternal Health: ELWA nurse Dorshous Cole is urging stronger supplies, emergency referrals and antenatal care to prevent deaths among mothers and newborns. Girls in Tech: Liberia’s Girls Can Code and AI initiative plans practical training for 1,000 girls and young women, with the first 600 drawn from five counties. Justice & Healing: War victims and survivors protested for legislation to establish Liberia’s long-awaited war and economic crimes court; a House committee chairman pledged to bring the bill before plenary. Community Well-being: Seven solar-powered water systems are set to provide safer drinking water for more than 40,000 people in Montserrado and Margibi. Arts & Heritage: Monrovia Cinema Plus has opened, celebrating Liberian filmmakers and diaspora investment, while the Liberia National Tourism Authority promoted the country’s culinary traditions at a West African food festival.

Girls in Tech: Liberia has launched a program to train 1,000 girls and young women in coding, AI and digital skills, with UN Women warning that limited access to devices and internet could leave girls behind. Women Journalists: FeJAL members can apply for 140 India-funded training places, with proposed exchanges in digital journalism, AI and newsroom leadership. Education: Monrovia public-school students marched to demand classes resume as teacher disputes keep schools closed; budget figures show the system receives just 0.58% of the national budget. The University of Liberia, meanwhile, says a US$6.35 million renovation could delay a full return to campus until 2027. War Survivors: A civil society coalition has begun providing medical help to people injured in Liberia’s civil wars, an initial step toward reparations after years of delays. Youth and Communities: The Clean Cities Initiative is combining sanitation work with paid jobs for 1,250 young people across eight counties.

War Survivors: A civil-society coalition has begun providing medical care to Liberians injured in the civil wars, an initial step toward reparations long recommended but never funded by government. Women in Media: FeJAL says 140 India-funded training places are open to eligible Liberian women journalists, with opportunities in digital journalism, AI and newsroom leadership. Girls and Technology: Liberia’s Girls Can Code and AI initiative aims to train 1,000 girls, starting with 250 from five counties; UN Women warns that gaps in devices, internet and skills could leave girls behind. Education Crisis: Monrovia public-school students have marched to demand a return to class amid teacher strikes, while budget figures show the school system receives just 0.58% of the national budget. Arts and Culture: Monrovia Cinema Plus has opened, highlighting Liberian filmmakers and diaspora investment in the return of local cinema.