YOUTH BRIDGE LIBERIA OFFICIAL WEBSITE

WE ARE YOUTH BRIDGE INC.

Youth Bridge Inc. was established in 2016 as a legal non-profit advocacy organization in Liberia. The organization focuses on Evidence-Based Action-Research, Education and Policy Advocacy. Since its inception, Youth Bridge has implemented number of projects with funding from International and National Organizations to promote policy advocacy, action research, and education. We currently operate in Montserrado, Lofa, Bomi, Nimba, Grand Bassa, Margibi and Grand Cape Mount counties.

MISSION

Youth Bridge implements program research, engages in policy advocacy, and equip youth with cutting-edge, priority growth skills to enable them positively contribute to national development.

VISION

Youth Bridge envisages a safe Liberia where young people are engaged, educated and empowered to positively contribute to national development.

OUR VALUES

Accountability, Integrity, Innovation and Participation.

OUR LEADERSHIP

At the strategic/policy level, the organization is governed by a Board of Directors, while its technical/functional activities are headed by an Executive Director (ED). The ED is supported by a Program Officer, Administration/Finance Officer, and an Office Assistant. Additionally, a Team of Consultants or individual Technical Assistants provide specialised services to Youth Bridge on needs-basis. Additionally, a Team of Consultants or Professional Technical Assistants specialised services to Youth Bridge on need-basis.

Amb. Robert K. Gboluma Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

Is a Young Peace Ambassador with more than ten years of experience in Policy Advocacy, Leadership and Human Rights. Hon. Gboluma has rendered in-country services for international organizations, including Kids for Peace International-USA as Country Representative,
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Hon. Francis K. Zayzay

Chairman of the Addvisory Board

Is a US trained Tax Specialist. He holds two Masters (Business Administration and Tax Administration) from Clark University and Minnesota University.

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Amb. Charles T. Tiah

Program Consultant

Is a program research, development and strategic management consultant with more than 12.5 years working in national and international systems, including the United States Agency for International Development. He holds three post-graduate mastery of management diplomas in organization development, human resource Read More...

Emma Varfee

Finance/Administrative Officer

She holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from the University of Liberia.

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YOUTH BRIDGE PROGRAMS

Youth Bridge engages in program and action research utilizing quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches, including case studies and empirical analysis which enables the organization design interventional strategies in order to address identified situations. The organization carries out action research to generate statistical data for evidence-based policy advocacy, social and economic program planning and implementation.

Education

Youth Bridge uses custom skills building and trainings for social and economic empowerment.

Research

Youth Bridge employs quantitative and qualitative program research approaches and utilizes results from studies to develop evidence-based interventions to address identified problems.

Policy Advocacy

Youth Bridge monitors the implementation of development policies, especially those that impact vulnerable and marginalized people at the local level, and holds to account the relevant actors to execute adopted policies, instrument, as well as their statutory mandates.