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LIBERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE GETS A BOOST AS 150 YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETE TECH TRAINING
June 3, 2026Empower Youth

LIBERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE GETS A BOOST AS 150 YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETE TECH TRAINING

Monrovia, Liberia — At a time when digital skills are increasingly shaping economies around the world, 150 young people in Liberia have taken a significant step toward becoming part of the country’s emerging digital workforce.…
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Against All Odds: From Liberia to a Graduation Stage in the United States 
May 18, 2026Education, Empower Youth

Against All Odds: From Liberia to a Graduation Stage in the United States 

Growing up at SOS Children’s Village in Monrovia, Liberia, Antoinette carried a dream that stretched far beyond her surroundings. She believed education could impact her life — and she refused to let circumstances define her…
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SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia and Orange Foundation Digital Classes Ignite a New Chapter for Youth Empowerment in Liberia
January 28, 2026Education, Empower Youth

SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia and Orange Foundation Digital Classes Ignite a New Chapter for Youth Empowerment in Liberia

The SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia, in partnership with the Orange Foundation, has officially launched a state-of-the-art Computer Lab.  The computer lab name and style, “Orange Lab,” resumed classes Saturday, January 24 — marking an…
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Bridging the Gap: Empowering Young People Through Mentorship and Opportunities
August 6, 2025Empower Youth

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Young People Through Mentorship and Opportunities

Monrovia, Liberia, 06 August 2025 — Liberia has one of the world’s youngest populations, with approximately 48% of its youth under the age of eighteen. Despite their passion and eagerness to work, youth unemployment remains…
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From Monrovia to the World: A Girl with a Big Dream ✨
July 3, 2025Empower Youth

From Monrovia to the World: A Girl with a Big Dream ✨

Meet Korpo, an intelligent young lady from Liberia whose journey began in a small classroom filled with big dreams. She started her early education in Liberia at the Herman Gmeiner International School in Monrovia, where…
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Youth Leading the Way: SOS Children’s Villages and KfW Stiftung sponsored National Youth Power Summit in Liberia strengthen Change Makers for Progress
April 15, 2024Empower Youth, Releases

Youth Leading the Way: SOS Children’s Villages and KfW Stiftung sponsored National Youth Power Summit in Liberia strengthen Change Makers for Progress

SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia Liberia concluded a five-day National Youth Power Summit in Monrovia on Friday, April 5. The summit was attended by over 70 change-makers and enablers from two counties – Grand Basa…
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Youth Empowerment Takes Center Stage at the first Youth Power summit in Liberia
April 8, 2024Empower Youth

Youth Empowerment Takes Center Stage at the first Youth Power summit in Liberia

The first Youth Power Summit in Liberia was held to empower the young generation as they face significant challenges in accessing employment, education, and training opportunities. With a youth unemployment rate of 3.08% in 2021…
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Empowering the next generation of Young People through Technology
February 28, 2024Empower Youth

Empowering the next generation of Young People through Technology

“The next generation of young people must be empowered through technology, and we must make it happen. By harnessing the power of the latest technological innovations, we can create a world where every young person…
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SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School in Monrovia Comemorates 18th Graduation Ceremony as 28 young people Embark on  New Journeys
October 25, 2023Education, Empower Youth

SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School in Monrovia Comemorates 18th Graduation Ceremony as 28 young people Embark on  New Journeys

Monrovia – In a heart-warming ceremony filled with excitement and pride, 28 students from SOS Children’s Villages-supported Hermann Gmeiner International School (HGIS) in Monrovia celebrated their graduation, marking the culmination of years of hard work…
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A young man shaping his future, despite a difficult start
October 24, 2023Education, Empower Youth

A young man shaping his future, despite a difficult start

Otis**, aged 19, is feeling remarkably calm despite the challenges and pressure he faced in the past. “The journey may be long, but I am almost there,” Otis** remarked. At SOS Children’s Village, Otis** was…
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