West African Youth Development Agency -Partner for Leadership

27/09/2026

CELEBRATING YOUNG WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

The West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) proudly celebrates Serena K. Jargbah, WAYDA Grand Gedeh County Coordinator, on her continued journey of leadership, service, and advocacy for meaningful participation of young women in decision-making.

Serena’s leadership journey—from serving as President of Zwedru Multilateral High School, to her involvement with the Grand Gedeh Youth Development Association, and now serving at the executive level of the 14th Student Government Association of William V.S. Tubman University—reflects the importance of young people taking responsibility and creating space for others to lead.

As a young woman serving in student leadership, Serena has used her platform to speak openly about the importance of women’s representation, confidence, inclusion, and meaningful participation in leadership.

Her message is particularly important: leadership should not simply be about holding a title. It should be about service, responsibility, courage, partnership, and creating pathways for others to participate.

At WAYDA, we believe that young women must have opportunities to develop their leadership capacity, contribute their ideas, participate in decision-making, and help shape the future of their communities.

We are therefore proud to see one of our own leaders continuing to demonstrate that young women can rise, serve, lead, and create impact.

👏🏾 Serena, your leadership journey is an encouragement to many young people—especially young women who are considering taking their own place at the decision-making table.

Keep serving. Keep learning. Keep building partnerships. Keep creating space for others.

Together, we build. Together, we lead. Together, we create pathways for the next generation.
Congratulations, Serena K. Jargbah, on this important leadership milestone.

West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA)
Partner for Leadership

15/09/2026

WAYDA CELEBRATES A NEW MILESTONE! 🎉

The West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) proudly celebrates our Program Director, Archibald Jason Karnley, a member of PYPP Class XIII, on his remarkable achievement following a year of service in the Operations Department at the Port of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.

Through a rigorous written examination and interview process, Archibald has earned a Liberia Maritime Authority scholarship to pursue a two-year Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering at the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Accra, Ghana.

This achievement reflects the power of discipline, continuous learning, professional development, and purposeful leadership. We are particularly proud to see one of our leaders embracing opportunities to expand his knowledge and skills while preparing for greater impact.

As you begin this new academic chapter, Archibald, we wish you excellence, wisdom, and success throughout your studies. We look forward to seeing you return with new knowledge and expertise to continue contributing to national development.

Congratulations, Program Director! 🎉👏🏽
Keep learning. Keep leading. Keep making an impact.

The WAYDA family is proud of you! 🤝🏽

11/09/2026

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mr. J. SACKIE KOWO! 🎂

Today, the West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) proudly celebrates our Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, J. Sackie Kowo, as he marks another year of life. 🎊

Your commitment to accountability, learning, teamwork, and strengthening the impact of our programs continues to add value to the work we do at WAYDA.

On behalf of the leadership, team, and entire WAYDA family, we wish you good health, wisdom, greater opportunities, and continued growth in leadership and service.

May this new age bring you greater purpose and many more reasons to celebrate.

Happy Birthday, J. Sackie Kowo!
Keep leading, keep learning, and keep making an impact.

West African Youth Development Agency -Partner for Leadership

08/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Our Program Director, Archibald Jason Karnley! 🎂

The leadership and entire family of WAYDA warmly celebrate Karnely, our dedicated Program Director, on his birthday.
We appreciate your leadership, coordination, commitment, and valuable contribution to advancing WAYDA’s programs and youth development mission.

May this new chapter bring you greater wisdom, growth, and impact as you continue to serve and inspire young people.

Happy Birthday, Program Director! 🎉👏🏽
West African Youth Development Agency -Partner for Leadership

04/09/2026

🎓👏🏾 We are proud of you, Leaders!
Your achievement is a reflection of your hard work and commitment. May this new chapter bring greater opportunities to learn, lead, serve, and create impact. 🇱🇷🌍
Congratulations once again! ❤️🎓

WAYDA CELEBRATES OUR GRADUATING VOLUNTEER LEADERS 🇱🇷🎓

Today, the West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) proudly joins families, friends, schools, and communities in celebrating the academic achievements of three of our dedicated volunteer leaders - graduating from St. Peter’s.
This milestone represents more than the completion of an academic journey. It reflects discipline, perseverance, personal growth, and the determination to prepare for greater opportunities and responsibilities.
As an organization committed to developing young people into capable and responsible leaders, we are especially proud to see our volunteers advancing in their education while contributing to youth development and community service.
To our graduating leaders:
Your certificates may mark the completion of one chapter, but your leadership journey continues. May the knowledge, skills, and experiences you have gained become tools for innovation, service, and meaningful impact in Liberia and beyond.
Kula Karmoh
Angel Fayiah
Asatu Quewon

Keep learning. Keep leading. Keep serving. Keep creating impact.
Congratulations, Leaders! 🎓🇱🇷❤️

28/08/2026

Today, the West Africa Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) proudly celebrates our Students Coordinator, Mr. Orpheus Zinnah Vanyan. 🎉👏

Your leadership, commitment, and contribution to engaging and empowering young people continue to add value to the work of WAYDA.
On this special day, we celebrate not only your birthday but also the dedication you bring to the movement. May this new chapter bring you greater wisdom, strength, opportunities, and success as you continue to serve and inspire young people.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Students Coordinator! 🎂🎊
From the entire WAYDA family, we wish you many more years of impact, growth, and meaningful service.
Keep leading. Keep serving. Keep inspiring.





#𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥

11/08/2026

🇱🇷 IMPORTANT UPDATE | INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 — NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! 🌍🔥

Dear Young Leaders, Participants, Partners, and Friends,
The West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) extends sincere appreciation to everyone who has remained committed, patient, and supportive as we prepare for the Grand Bassa County Commemoration of United Nations International Youth Day 2026.
Following important engagements with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Grand Bassa County Administration, and key partners, we are pleased to officially announce that our celebration has been rescheduled.

📅 NEW DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
📍 VENUE: UNIFICATION PAVILION, BUCHANAN CITY, GRAND BASSA COUNTY 🇱🇷
This is NOT a cancellation. It is an extension of our preparation. ❤️
The additional time will allow us to strengthen coordination with our partners, mobilize the necessary resources, finalize transportation and logistics, and deliver a celebration that truly reflects the importance of young people and the 2026 International Youth Day theme.
We know many of you prepared for August 12, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. Your commitment has not gone unnoticed.

🗣️ IMPORTANT PARTICIPANTS' MEETING
We will hold an important online meeting through our official International Youth Day WhatsApp group to explain the changes and engage directly with participants.
During the meeting, we will address:
✅ The reason for the date change
✅ Confirmation of August 22 arrangements
✅ Transportation for participants coming from Monrovia and other counties
✅ Registration and participant confirmation
✅ Speakers, partners and institutional participation
✅ Programme updates
✅ Questions, concerns and suggestions
✅ The road map toward August 22
We strongly encourage every registered and prospective participant to attend. We want everyone to receive accurate information directly from the organizing team and have the opportunity to contribute.
🤝 To our partners and stakeholders: We are continuing our engagement with government institutions, international and development partners, youth organizations, private institutions, community leaders and friends of youth to make this celebration impactful.
🌍 To the young people of Liberia:
The date has changed, but the vision has not.
The celebration is still happening.
The opportunity is still here.
The young people are still at the center.

🇱🇷 BUCHANAN IS STILL READY!
🔥 THE YOUTH ARE STILL READY!
🌍 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 IS STILL HAPPENING!
Let us use these additional days to build something even stronger together.

WAYDA — Partner for Leadership
Grand Bassa County International Youth Day 2026 Organizing Team

26/07/2026

🇱🇷 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝟏𝟕𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘, 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀! 🇱🇷

July 26, 1847 – July 26, 2026
Today, the West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA) – Partner for Leadership proudly joins the Government and People of the Republic of Liberia in commemorating 179 years of independence, resilience, and nationhood.
This historic occasion reminds us of the courage, determination, and vision of our forefathers who laid the foundation for Africa's oldest independent republic. As we celebrate our national heritage, we are also reminded of our collective responsibility to build a Liberia that offers hope, opportunity, justice, and prosperity for every citizen.
At WAYDA, we believe that the future of Liberia rests in the leadership, innovation, and active participation of its young people. Through strategic partnerships, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, education, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, we remain committed to empowering the next generation of leaders who will shape a stronger and more resilient nation.

As Liberia marks 179 years of independence, let this celebration inspire renewed patriotism, national unity, and a shared commitment to advancing peace, democratic governance, economic growth, and inclusive development.
Together, let us continue to raise a generation that leads with integrity, serves with purpose, and builds with vision.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, Management, Staff, Volunteers, Partners, and the entire WAYDA family, we extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to every Liberian at home and across the diaspora.
Happy 179th Independence Anniversary, Liberia!
May God continue to bless the Republic of Liberia and guide us toward a brighter future.
🇱🇷 One Nation. One People. One Future. 🇱🇷

West African Youth Development Agency (WAYDA)
Partner for Leadership