Liberia Youth Initiative for Peace and Sustainable Development

Organisation's type: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) / Organisation Non-Gouvernementale (ONG),Youth Based Organisation

Organization Acronym *: LYIPSUD

Year of Registration *: 2008

Year of Commencement of Operations *: 2012

Contact Information

  • Postal Address *: P.O Box 2022 Bardnersville Township Somalia Drive Liberia
  • Office Location: St. Peters High School Bardnersville Township Somalia Drive Liberia
  • Region *: Montserrado County
  • Country *: Liberia
  • City *: Bensonville
  • Telephone *: +231770182913
  • Fax :
  • Email *: luthermendin@gmail.com
  • Website *: https://web.facebook.com/LYIPSUD/

Activities

  • Vision *: We are working towards building a Liberia that is equitably and democratically developed in which all of its citizens feel a part of the national processes.
  • Mission *: LYIPSUD’s mission is to promote the development and implementation of new and innovative programs that advance peace, pluralistic democracy and social cohesion throughout Liberia.
  • Thematic Areas *: Education / Education,Governance / Gouvernance,Human Rights / Droits de l’Homme,Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD),Environmental Conservation / Préservation de l’Environnement,Health Provision / Soins de Santé,Community Development / Développement Communautaire
  • Target Group: Community / Communauté
  • Key Objectives *: The main objective is buttressed by several specific objectives targeting key thematic areas/sectors in which LYIPSUD’s intervening role becomes viable in the post war reconstruction and development of Liberia. Specific Objective I: To provide education and skills development opportunities for the Liberian Youth with priority on the underprivileged, marginalized and discriminated groups. Specific Objective II: Promoting healthy habits through awareness, capacity development and information sharing about harmful life practices in providing technical and professional guidance for Liberian youth to enhance productive living. Specific Objective III: Facilitating the establishment of synergies/networks to complement the efforts of national and international state and non state actors for the implementation of programs where we have shared vision and objectives. Specific Objective IV: Developing innovative programs that complement the global efforts towards the achievement of the millennium development goals. LYIPSUD’s focus is on goals # 1, 2, 3 and 8 with young people as key priorities. LYIPSUD’s programs are also mainstreamed within the Liberia Vision 2030.
  • Core Competencies *: Advocacy / Plaidoyer,Policy Influencing / Influence des Politiques ,Capacities Development / Renforcement des Capacités
  • Government Engagement:

More Information

  • Major or Current Achievements *: Provided Mentorship and Career Development Opportunities for 500 High School Students Supported 50 children with disabilities for Inclusive education at primary and secondary levels Provided business startups for people with disabilities who were subsequently formed into Self Help Groups Trained students at various high schools in and around Monrovia to uncover educational malpractices through the establishment of press clubs
  • Functional Board *:
  • Number of Board Members *: 5
  • List Expertise of Board Members *: Accountants, Lawyers, Civil Society Advocates, Religious Leaders
  • Organisational Strategic Plan *:
  • Head of Organisation *: Luther Sangar Mendin
  • Name of Contact Person *: Luther Sangar Mendin
  • Position of Contact Person *: Executive Director
  • Number of Staff *: 8
  • Number of Males *: 6
  • Number of Females *: 3

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