Monrovia - More than 1,500 young Liberians from five cities in Montserrado County are expected to benefit from a youth empowerment program funded by UNDP. The program, titled ‘Youth Engagement for Improved Community Sanitation and Revitalization program’ is expected to run for one month and expected to target five cities in Montserrado County. The program targets five cities and expected to provide jobs for youth through cleaning campaign primarily in Paynesville, Bentol and Monrovia. Adile said UNMIL and the UNDP were proud to be sponsors of the youth initiative, while hailing Liberians for their dedication to maintaining peace in Liberia. He said the Weah Administration has begun to lay the groundwork for a more comprehensive youth development program in order to support sustainable national development through the Pro-Poor Policy Strategy.

Source: Front Page Africa March 01, 2018 01:07 UTC