INTRODUCTION
We intend to leave no question in your mind about whom we are. We could try to name the countless donations and charity we intend to embark on or engage in over the next few years, but it really won’t matter unless you know who we are, our name and what we stand for.
We are passionate and naturally drawn to the familiar, and accordingly follow in the footsteps of those we admire who have made it before us. However, there are those who dare to step off the beaten path, reaching for the new, they discoverd that there is so much more out there than just having enough to eat and drink and mustering a few material wealth for their families and themselves.
“They say some people live to eat while others eat to live, but we are not going to just selfishly eat alone to live, though we can’t reach the entire world and may not have enough to go around for all, we shall share and eat with as many as we can for us all to live in this moment to see the world grow just a little bigger.
Allow us to introduce ourselves, our name is Liberian youth initiatives (LYI), we’ve been around for a while now but perhaps not in your area, in a way we are searching for more. We have not reached the pinnacle of success yet, but we’re ready to see what else we have to offer the world.
History
Liberian Youth Initiatives is a non-profit making organization that was founded by a group of professionals in October, 2012. It is duly registered and accredited by the Ministries of Youth and Sports and Planning and Economic Affairs to operate as a Non-Governmental Organization within the Republic of Liberia.
It seeks to incorporate youth residing in and around Monrovia, irrespective of religious, tribal and political affiliation, social physical and academic status, race and nationality that have come together for a common purpose of maximizing their potentials and contributing their quota to the rebuilding process of our common denominator (Liberia).
The organization will promote unity, speak on issues affecting the youth, and engage major stakeholders both private and public as it relates to proliferating and sustaining the peace we long anticipated.
AIMS/OBJECTIVES
The purposes of this organization shall be to educate/sensitize youth about development and empowerment; to create a platform for youth participation in national undertakings at all levels; to encourage and promote discussion and political dialogue aimed at bringing about credible constitutional governments; to assiduously campaign for the promotion, recognition and adherence to democratic principles and due process of law; to educate the population about their fundamental human rights, constitutional rights, HIV/AIDS education, civil/political rights and economic rights among others; to collaborate with government and other civil society groups in ensuring the guarantee and protection of fundamental human freedom, youth participation, the rule of law and human rights; to undertake educational campaign (s) on electioneering and sensitize the youth population on human rights violations; to engage and develop community sanitation; to monitor national elections and electoral practices; to create a platform for youth resources in capacity building; to monitor, document and report on all Human Rights violations; to create awareness and sensitize the population of their civil responsibilities and duties; to remain law-abiding within the Republic of Liberia, exploring all lawful avenues intended to bring free and fair election; to carry on, do, conduct and perform all activities and functions that are lawful, permissible, singularly, jointly with others through merger, consolidation or otherwise; to do any and all other acts and activities and perform all functions which a pressure group may lawfully and legally do in and under the law of the Republic of Liberia;
Mission Statement:We intend to leave no question in your mind about whom we are. We could try to name the countless donations and charity we intend to embark on or engage in over the next few years, but it really won’t matter unless you know who we are, our name and what we stand for.
We are passionate and naturally drawn to the familiar, and accordingly follow in the footsteps of those we admire who have made it before us. However, there are those who dare to step off the beaten path, reaching for the new, they discoverd that there is so much more out there than just having enough to eat and drink and mustering a few material wealth for their families and themselves.
“They say some people live to eat while others eat to live, but we are not going to just selfishly eat alone to live, though we can’t reach the entire world and may not have enough to go around for all, we shall share and eat with as many as we can for us all to live in this moment to see the world grow just a little bigger.
Allow us to introduce ourselves, our name is Liberian youth initiatives (LYI), we’ve been around for a while now but perhaps not in your area, in a way we are searching for more. We have not reached the pinnacle of success yet, but we’re ready to see what else we have to offer the world.
History
Liberian Youth Initiatives is a non-profit making organization that was founded by a group of professionals in October, 2012. It is duly registered and accredited by the Ministries of Youth and Sports and Planning and Economic Affairs to operate as a Non-Governmental Organization within the Republic of Liberia.
It seeks to incorporate youth residing in and around Monrovia, irrespective of religious, tribal and political affiliation, social physical and academic status, race and nationality that have come together for a common purpose of maximizing their potentials and contributing their quota to the rebuilding process of our common denominator (Liberia).
The organization will promote unity, speak on issues affecting the youth, and engage major stakeholders both private and public as it relates to proliferating and sustaining the peace we long anticipated.
AIMS/OBJECTIVES
The purposes of this organization shall be to educate/sensitize youth about development and empowerment; to create a platform for youth participation in national undertakings at all levels; to encourage and promote discussion and political dialogue aimed at bringing about credible constitutional governments; to assiduously campaign for the promotion, recognition and adherence to democratic principles and due process of law; to educate the population about their fundamental human rights, constitutional rights, HIV/AIDS education, civil/political rights and economic rights among others; to collaborate with government and other civil society groups in ensuring the guarantee and protection of fundamental human freedom, youth participation, the rule of law and human rights; to undertake educational campaign (s) on electioneering and sensitize the youth population on human rights violations; to engage and develop community sanitation; to monitor national elections and electoral practices; to create a platform for youth resources in capacity building; to monitor, document and report on all Human Rights violations; to create awareness and sensitize the population of their civil responsibilities and duties; to remain law-abiding within the Republic of Liberia, exploring all lawful avenues intended to bring free and fair election; to carry on, do, conduct and perform all activities and functions that are lawful, permissible, singularly, jointly with others through merger, consolidation or otherwise; to do any and all other acts and activities and perform all functions which a pressure group may lawfully and legally do in and under the law of the Republic of Liberia;
Our Mission is to build the capacity of youth through intergenerational collaborations and programs to ensure participation at all levels in the nation’s development agenda.
Vision Statement:
A Liberia where youth are enabled to maximize their potentials
Motto:
Youth development and participation, a hallmark to nation building.
Principles and core values:
- Youth development
- Youth participation
- Community services
- Promotion and protection of all rights
- Gender sensitivity
- Intergenerational approaches have a positive relationship to economic growth and value creation.
- Discrimination, in any form, limits a person's potential to contribute to the development of their community.
Target
Youth aged 10-34 years who are vulnerable to exploitation and consequently to HIV/AIDS specifically:
LYI seeks to focus its programs in the areas of:
- Children commercially sexually exploited, victims of trafficking and other worst forms of Child Labour
- Slum community youth
- Street children
- Youth with disabilities
- Youth from poor families
- Engaging in activities geared towards prevention and reduction of drug abuse, child abuse STDs/HIV/AIDS and promotion of reproductive health of young people.
- To engage in research initiatives, collect and disseminate information pertinent to issues that affect children.
- To discuss and highlight societal ills affecting the youth and Liberia at large.
- Detraumatizing the minds of the youth through various kinds of interractive programs, sports, academic, and other social activities that will bring about peace and harmony.
- To promote the National Government quest for free and compulsory education.
- To campaign against child sexual abuse and all forms of exploitation among hard- to-reach young people.
- To equip disadvantaged young people with life planning skills as well as livelihood vocational skills.
Liberian Youth Initiatives in collaboration with the National Youth Council of the YMCA of Liberia held a one day Leadership Training and Honoring Program, Monday December 16, 2013 at the YMCA of Liberia
