Monrovia, Liberia – A local civil society organization, Just A Girl Initiative, has taken a significant step in community outreach by donating handmade clothing and extending educational opportunities to vulnerable groups in Monrovia.
Over the weekend, 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, but a message of dignity, care, and empowerment.
According to the group, the donated African print clothing was produced by beneficiaries of its tailoring program, specifically young women and girls from cycles four through six. The initiative said the effort demonstrates how vocational training can transition into meaningful community impact.
“This is not just a donation; it is a story of transformation,” the organization noted, emphasizing that empowerment should extend beyond the classroom to directly benefit communities.
During the visit, the Chief Executive Officer of Just A Girl Initiative, Evelyn Kpadeh, announced ten fully sponsored scholarships for children at the orphanage to enroll in Cycle 7 of its Vocational and Economic Empowerment Program.
The beneficiaries will receive free training in skills areas including tailoring, electricity, plumbing, computer studies, catering and pastry, interior decoration, and air conditioning and refrigeration. The organization said the program is designed to eliminate financial barriers and provide equal access to skills development.
Just A Girl Initiative disclosed that its upcoming Cycle 7 aims to expand impact by increasing production capacity and reaching more disadvantaged communities across Liberia.
The group also acknowledged the contributions of its trainers, including James Gofa Yamah and Ben Allison, for equipping participants with practical skills that promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
Meanwhile, the organization is calling for support from partners and the public to enhance the program. Key needs include the procurement of additional computers, improved stipends for trainers, and materials for practical training.
It also appealed for assistance to support the ten incoming beneficiaries with uniforms and other learning supplies, as it seeks to broaden its reach and deepen its impact.
The initiative emphasized that while talent exists across communities, access to opportunity remains limited—an imbalance it aims to address through sustained vocational empowerment programs.
