Building the Liberia of Tomorrow
Youth Empowerment Services of Liberia (YesLiberia):
Building a stronger Liberia through education, innovation, and opportunities for our children.
Why YesLiberia
Liberian students are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with their parents and communities, we ensure each child’s growth is supported, sustainable, and rooted in Liberian culture. Our approach empowers young people to become confident leaders who can shape their own futures. Your donation helps our scholars graduate.
Our programs embody the belief that local solutions best address local challenges. YesLiberia initiatives are designed and driven by Liberians, for Liberians. With guidance from our international board, our in-country leaders create programs that truly align with the needs and aspirations of their communities.
Our work connects a worldwide network of donors, volunteers, and advocates dedicated to uplifting Liberian youth. From sponsoring students to sharing skills, this global community fuels our mission and demonstrates the power of collective action across borders.
OUR APPROACH
Identify Need
We start by listening. We partner directly with local leaders, parents, and students to uncover the most pressing educational and community-based challenges facing Liberian youth today. This deep understanding ensures our programs are grounded in real, immediate needs rather than assumptions.
Community-Led Solutions
Once we understand the need, we empower Liberians on the ground to design and implement solutions. Our programs are led by local teams who know their communities best, with support from our global network. This ensures that every initiative is culturally relevant, community-approved, and truly impactful.
Sustainable Growth
We focus on long-term impact, not temporary fixes. By equipping students with tools to succeed and strengthening community ownership, we create lasting change that continues to grow year after year. Our goal is to build self-sustaining programs that help youth thrive for generations to come.
Our Community's Impact
7,700+
Students supported, on track for 10,000 by 2030
95%
Of parents partner with us to support their children
151
People from 24 countries volunteer their talents
625
Donations made to our causes, in 13 years, and counting
Some Alumni Students
What Students Say About Us
We continually experiment. We fail quickly and productively. We use data and feedback to guide our course.
I trust in the mission of YesLiberia, which ensures we receive continuous support in our educational pursuits. My sincere thanks to the entire team.
Good works and generosity are what I have learned from YesLiberia. My father is a police officer but cannot afford to pay for all of my siblings and me at the same time. With the help of YL, the burdens on my father have lessened.
I come from a very poor background, and my family could barely afford school needs for me and my siblings. I walked a long distance to reach school each day. I am truly grateful to YL for their support throughout my high school journey, and I hope this help continues into my university education.
I am deeply grateful to YesLiberia for the opportunity to be enrolled in their scholarship program. My dream is to become an agriculturist, and I pray that YesLiberia will support me in pursuing this dream at the university level.
I joined YesLiberia in 2016 and graduated in 2023. I was drawn to the scholarship because of its criteria, which challenged me to work harder and achieve good grades. Today, I am proud to have completed high school.
For a long time, I was often sent out of class for not paying tuition while my classmates continued learning. That struggle came to an end when YL awarded me a scholarship. Today, I have successfully completed high school and am now awaiting graduation.
I became a YesLiberia Scholar while I was still in high school, and I felt excited because I realized it had eased some of the burdens on my family. It also gave me the opportunity to truly feel like a scholar among my peers.
I graduated in 2019, and YesLiberia played a vital role in making that possible. I am truly grateful for their support.
YesLiberia has been generous to me and my family, covering my school fees and consistently motivating me in my passion as a track and field athlete.
Since my father passed away, my mother could barely afford our tuition and other needs. Life was tough until I joined the YesLiberia scholarship program. Now, I am a high school graduate, and I hope to continue my education at the university, though I am still seeking funds to support this journey.
I am grateful for the support YesLiberis has given me from high school to graduation. I hope to see my dreams come true, and with YL’s continued support, I believe I can achieve success.
SUCCESS STORIES
Paying It Forward. Our journey to giving 76% of 10,000 full scholarships began long before the first scholarship. It began when our founder had to sell doughnuts and water to pay for his education and long before generous donors paid for him to attend school.
7,694 life-changing investments made across 32 schools in Liberia
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MEANINGFUL ALLYSHIPS
Middle School Gen Alphas
Volunteering isn’t just about earning community service hours—it’s a chance for kids to have fun, make new friends, and be part of something bigger. Every hour they give helps change lives, builds their leadership skills, and shows that they’re difference-makers. Plus, it looks great for their future. Have kids or work with kids? Join us today and turn your time into impact!
College & High school Gen Zs
Volunteering is your chance to step up, shine, and make your mark on the world—even while you’re still in high school or college. Every hour you give isn’t just feeling good—it’s leadership training, a chance to discover what you love, and a way to prove to yourself that you can create real change.
The friendships you’ll build, the skills you’ll gain, and the impact you’ll make will follow you long after graduation. This is your moment to grow, to serve, and to leave a legacy—starting right now.
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