By: Laymah E. Kollie
A local civil society organization, Just A Girl Initiative, is strengthening its community outreach efforts through the donation of handmade clothing and the provision of educational opportunities to vulnerable groups in Monrovia.
Recently, the organization visited the Love A Child Orphanage and the Christian Association of the Blind (CAB), delivering what it described as more than material support, offering a message of dignity, care, and empowerment.
According to the group, the African print clothing donated during the outreach was produced by participants of its tailoring program, particularly young women and girls from cycles four through six.
The initiative said the gesture highlights how vocational training can translate into meaningful community impact.
“This is not just a donation; it is a story of transformation,” the organization stated, emphasizing that empowerment should go beyond training spaces to directly uplift communities.
During the visit, the Chief Executive Officer Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh announced ten fully sponsored scholarships for children at the orphanage to enroll in Cycle 7 of the organization’s Vocational and Economic Empowerment Program.
Madam Seagbeh said selected beneficiaries will receive free training in various skill areas, including tailoring, electricity, plumbing, computer studies, catering and pastry, interior decoration, and air conditioning and refrigeration.
She noted that the program is designed to remove financial barriers and ensure equal access to skills development.
Just A Girl Initiative CEO further disclosed that its upcoming Cycle 7 aims to broaden its reach by increasing production capacity and extending services to more disadvantaged communities across Liberia.
Some trainers including James Gofa Yamah and Ben Allison, were recognized for their contribution in equipping participants with practical skills that foster self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
The group is appealing for support from partners and the public to strengthen the program. It identified key needs such as additional computers, improved stipends for trainers, and materials for hands-on training.
The organization has also called for assistance in providing uniforms and learning supplies for the ten incoming beneficiaries, as it seeks to expand its impact.
