Ministry of Youth and Sports Celebrates International Youth Day and Relaunches YouthConnekt Liberia
Paynesville, Liberia, August 12, 2026 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports has commemorated International Youth Day 2026 with a renewed call for greater investment in Liberia’s young people and the official relaunch of YouthConnekt Liberia.
The celebration was held under the theme, “Unified Knowledge, Shared Futures: Liberians Innovating through Digital Partners,” and brought together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, civil society representatives, and young Liberians
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has engaged the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact on Concept Two of the Challenge, focused on workforce development, particularly in Liberia’s energy sector.
The MCC team, led by Mrs. Tennen Dalieh-Tehoungue, is assessing Liberia’s skills landscape, identifying gaps and exploring how workforce development can better respond to the country’s energy needs and create opportunities for young people.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Partners with FDA to Establish Shared Wood Processing Facility at MVTC
Ministry of Youth and Sports Partners with FDA to Establish Shared Wood Processing Facility at MVTC
Monrovia, Liberia — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS), through the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC), is partnering with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) to establish a shared wood processing facility at the MVTC aimed at expanding vocational skills, employment opportunities, and value addition in Liberia’s secondary wood processing industry.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Creating Pathways for Liberian Athletes
The Ministry of Youth and Sports remains committed to expanding opportunities for young Liberian athletes through sports and education.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Pursues Landmark Partnership with Books For Africa to Transform Youth Centers into Learning and Digital Resource Hubs
Minneapolis, Minnesota | July 28, 2026 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports has taken another significant step toward transforming youth centers across Liberia into modern learning and innovation hubs following high level discussions with Books For Africa, one of the world's largest organizations dedicated to expanding access to educational resources across the African continent.
