Liberia Chapter

The Catalyst Now Liberia Chapter is a country chapter part of the Catalyst Now movement, which is a network of social entrepreneurs and innovators based in Liberia, be they individuals or organizations, who are dedicated to collaborating and driving impactful initiatives that aim at achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Liberia chapter’s mission is to collaborate with local and international stakeholders in addressing societal problems through social innovation activities that advance sustainable development and create meaningful change in Liberia. Key activities of the chapter include advocacy for policy and system change, networking and collaboration, training and capacity building, and project-based initiatives that seek to address critical issues within the Liberian context and help achieve the SDGs by 2030. Notable achievement of the chapter include: 1) the chapter is launched. 2) Increase in membership from 10 to 30. 3) Hosted

Year of the lanuch

2021

Collaborations chair(s)

John Kamma

Menue Bainda

Theodora Anti

Contact person

Brian Maina

Number of members

Cyrus Peters, Kumeinu Da-Tokpah, Lydia G.D. Gaye, Janet Ricks, John Kamma, Charles Maas, Prince Menkalo Gbieu, Angela Benson, Menue Bainda, N'guettia Simon Pierre KOBENAN, Abraham Z Kalilu, David M. Tahn, Samuel Chanchan, Goto Magnum Cooper, Nuahn Teah, Dr Bob Rufsvold — RESTORE HOPE, Beatrice L. Kruah, Roland Suomie, Randolphlyn Johnson, Kansualism Berk Kansuah, James Koryor, Yango L. Zayzay, Diamond George Kamu, Louise W Siaway, Joyce Laykah Kilikpo, Edwin C. mends-Cole, Zaia Raymond Flumo, Vickjune Excel Wutoh, Omaru Kanneh Jr., Brian Maina

Engagement with Government

Yes

Engagement with Private sector

Yes

Chairs

John Kamma

 Liberia

 Monrovia

I look forward to contributing my time and knowledge in peace building and the rule of law with the aim to learn from other perspectives and in their areas of concentrations hoping that together we can unleash our collective potential for systemic change.

Menue Bainda

 Liberia

 Tubmanburg, Bomi County

Being a part of Catalyst 2030 will allow me to work with a global network of social innovators. I'm excited to absorb knowledge from other viewpoints and use my own abilities to develop scalable, long-lasting solutions.

Theodora Anti

 Ghana

 Accra

Learn, share experience, contribute to Africa's development and boost my social entrepreneurship

Coordinators

Brian Maina

Catalyst Now

Collaborators

Brian Maina

Catalyst Now

Angela Benson

Benson Hospital

 Liberia

 Monrovia

Yango L. Zayzay

Goto Magnum Cooper

Educate The Future Liberia

Cyrus Peters

 Karnplay City

I'm motivated to join a global social network that is bringing together organizations working towards global social change to end human suffering and protect our environmeents.

David M. Tahn

 Liberia

 Sanniquellie City, Nimba County -Liberia

Peers education and engagement

Charles Maas

Benson Hospital

Dr Bob Rufsvold — RESTORE HOPE

Restore Hope Liberia (RHL)

 Lyme, NH, USA

Collaborative Networking

Edwin C. mends-Cole

 Monrovia

I'm motivated to joining Catalyst 2030 to tap into the many opportunities available and to also grow my organization through the network they have under their control.

James Koryor

Samuel Chanchan

 Monrovia

The letter serves as motivation for the Global Peace and Development Organization (GPDO) in Liberia to join the Catalyst 2030 movement. It emphasizes the benefits of this collaboration, such as global reach, collaboration opportunities, knowledge exchange, increased visibility, and the potential for collective impact in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Joining Catalyst 2030 is seen as an opportunity to amplify GPDO's local advocacy efforts on the SDGs and contribute to

Janet Ricks

 Liberia

 Monrovia

My organization is looking to collaborate with Catalyst 2030 to work on project implementation

John Kamma

 Liberia

 Monrovia

I look forward to contributing my time and knowledge in peace building and the rule of law with the aim to learn from other perspectives and in their areas of concentrations hoping that together we can unleash our collective potential for systemic change.

Joyce Laykah Kilikpo

Diamond George Kamu

Educate The Future Liberia

 Paynesville

The movement excites me. I love being a part because it helps me get to learn and understand numerous global issues that the world is facing. The amazing part is the fact that I get learn and share my ideas with numerous groups of amazing individuals.

Omaru Kanneh Jr.

 Monrovia

I want to join Catalyst 2030 community because I want to be part of the change making society.

Kumeinu Da-Tokpah

Restore Hope Liberia (RHL)

Beatrice L. Kruah

Abraham Z Kalilu

 Liberia

 Monrovia

I have a longstanding interest in contributing to a global network that offers practical solutions to worldwide social issues, with a particular focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I am confident that my participation in this global movement will enable me to establish valuable connections, immerse myself in diverse cultures, discover new opportunities, and develop personally.

Louise W Siaway

Lydia G.D. Gaye

Menue Bainda

 Liberia

 Tubmanburg, Bomi County

Being a part of Catalyst 2030 will allow me to work with a global network of social innovators. I'm excited to absorb knowledge from other viewpoints and use my own abilities to develop scalable, long-lasting solutions.

N'guettia Simon Pierre KOBENAN

 Cote d’Ivoire

 Abidjan

Contribuer à faire atteindre les objectifs et la vision de Catalyst 2030

Nuahn Teah

 Monrovia

Having gone through some analysis in our community, I found Catalyst vision to be the best option for positive change in our world for collaboration. In other words, Liberia fourteen years of civil unrest has left the quest to mold youth for sustainable development.

Kansualism Berk Kansuah

 Monrovia

To network for the purpose of accelerating the implementation of the SDGs, and will focus on the planet and people.

Randolphlyn Johnson

Roland Suomie

 PAYNESVILLE

Unity in diversity strengthened effort in achieving sustainable result. I have always love working with people that empowers others to take ownership of their own health.

Vickjune Excel Wutoh

 Monrovia

I hope to contribute my knowledge and experience working with young women and girls through the Liberian youth and civil society service. I hope to receive knowledge and development trainings from the catalyst community.

Prince Menkalo Gbieu

 Monrovia

I am so excited to drive the change!

Zaia Raymond Flumo

 Liberia

 Gbarnga City

I hope to contribute my deep civic leadership, voluntarism and movement building skills. I see it as a force to resource mobilization and team buliding.