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Youth Glow The empowerment of Women and Youth at all level is what we are passionate about. Join us!

Youth Glow is a Not-for-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization founded in July 2019. The organization provides Education and Training, Agriculture, Sports and Cultural Exchange, and Advocacy to people in vulnerable communities with a focus on women and girls in order to improve their participation in the Civil, Economic and Social spheres.

Yesterday, June 27th, we were thrilled to welcome the monitoring team from the GEF Small Grants Programme (implemented t...
28/06/2026

Yesterday, June 27th, we were thrilled to welcome the monitoring team from the GEF Small Grants Programme (implemented through UNDP Liberia) to our project communities in Camp 4 and Zortarpa, Nimba County!

This vital field visit allowed the UNDP/GEF SGP team to directly track our outputs, verify key milestones, and see the real-time impact of the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP) firsthand.

A major highlight of the tour was showcasing the completed, structurally sound framework of our newly constructed commercial apiary. We were proud to demonstrate our strategic shift away from traditional, subsistence honey-hunting toward modern, commercial beekeeping. This facility represents the future: maximizing honey yields, creating scalable, reliable wealth for our local farmers, and strictly protecting Nimba’s precious forest canopies from deforestation.

When partners, community leaders, and local cooperatives work together with transparency and a shared vision, incredible things happen. A huge thank you to the UNDP/GEF SGP monitoring team for their visit, their guidance, and their unwavering commitment to sustainable development in Liberia! 🇱🇷✨

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The Buzz on Modern Conservation! 🐝🍯We are thrilled to reveal the completed framework of our new community apiary in Camp...
20/06/2026

The Buzz on Modern Conservation! 🐝🍯

We are thrilled to reveal the completed framework of our new community apiary in Camp 4, Yekepa, Nimba County!

As part of the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP), Youth Glow is taking a big step forward. To truly empower our communities and protect the environment, we are officially transitioning from traditional, subsistence honey hunting to modern, commercial beekeeping.

Why is there a shift to commercial beekeeping?

This new facility is specifically designed to house modern hives that produce far more high-quality honey and beeswax than traditional methods, transforming our communities from mere subsistence to profitable surplus.

By treating beekeeping as a modern commercial enterprise, we are generating consistent, scalable revenue for local farmers and VSLA cooperative members.

Modern apiaries eliminate the need for destructive tree-felling and smoke-out methods commonly used in traditional wild harvesting practices. We're protecting Nimba's precious forest canopies while also boosting the local economy!

This pristine structure is only the beginning. The foundation is laid, the concrete is clean, and the shelves are ready to be filled with modern hives. A big thank you to the UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme for supporting this vision and laying the groundwork.

To our supporters, future investors, and potential partners: the infrastructure is complete, and the community has mobilized. Join us as we bring this commercial apiary to life, creating a sweeter, greener, and more resilient future for Liberia! 🌱✨

Building Financial Resilience for Conservation! 💰🌱We are excited to share the latest progress from our ongoing Village S...
20/06/2026

Building Financial Resilience for Conservation! 💰🌱

We are excited to share the latest progress from our ongoing Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) meetings in Zortarpa and Camp 4!

As part of The Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP), we know that true environmental protection goes hand-in-hand with economic empowerment. By strengthening local financial structures, we are providing our communities with the tools they need to invest in sustainable futures.

Why Our VSLAs Matter:
Economic Independence: Community members, especially our women-led cooperatives, are actively pooling resources to build local financial safety nets.

Funding Green Alternatives: The savings generated directly support investments in alternative livelihoods, like purchasing seeds for our climate-smart agriculture plots and expanding community apiaries.

Reducing Forest Pressure: By creating localized access to cash and credit, we are actively reducing the economic reliance on extractive, slash-and-burn forest practices.

A huge shoutout to the incredible dedication of our cooperative members in Nimba County who are leading the charge for both financial independence and environmental stewardship! 🌍✨

05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day to every woman protecting landscapes and biodiversity for the next generation.

🌿 Equipping the Frontlines of Conservation in Zortapa! 🛠️Transitioning from traditional slash-and-burn farming to sustai...
26/05/2026

🌿 Equipping the Frontlines of Conservation in Zortapa! 🛠️

Transitioning from traditional slash-and-burn farming to sustainable, climate-smart agriculture requires more than just training—it requires the right equipment.

To ensure our communities have exactly what they need to manage the land sustainably and protect the East Nimba Nature Reserve (ENNR), Youth Glow just completed a massive handover of essential agricultural tools to our 50 project participants in Zortapa!

📍 Field Update: Agricultural Tool Distribution

As part of the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP)—funded by the GEF Small Grants Programme through UNDP Liberia—we are making sure our farmers are fully equipped, safe, and ready to work.

The community proudly received:
🚜 Heavy-duty wheelbarrows for moving compost, seedlings, and soil.

🗡️ Dozens of brand-new cutlasses (machetes) for efficient and controlled site clearing.

🥾 Protective rain boots and gear to keep our farmers safe in the field.

⛺ Heavy-duty tarps for crop protection and temporary site shelters.

With these tools in hand, our two dedicated groups are now fully mobilized to prepare and manage their 8.1-acre agroforestry demonstration plots. Seeing the energy and readiness of the community as they held up their new equipment is a powerful reminder: when you give people the right tools, they will build a sustainable future. 🌍💪
Next up: Plot layout and planting! 🌱

🌿 Conservation meets Financial Empowerment in Zortarpa! 💚​To truly protect the East Nimba Nature Reserve (ENNR), we must...
26/05/2026

🌿 Conservation meets Financial Empowerment in Zortarpa! 💚

​To truly protect the East Nimba Nature Reserve (ENNR), we must equip its surrounding communities with the tools for economic independence. That is exactly what we are doing under the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP)—proudly funded by the GEF Small Grants Programme through UNDP Liberia!

​📍 Field Update: Zortarpa Community
We just officially handed over complete Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) Startup Kits to our 50 dedicated project participants in Zortarpa!

​Organized into 2 groups of 25, these community members are now building their own localized financial safety nets. To ensure complete transparency and security, the provided kits included:
🔐 Heavy-duty cash boxes (each requiring 3 padlocks and 3 key-holders!)
📖 50 individual member passbooks & master group ledgers
🧮 Calculators, stamps, money bowls, and meeting supplies

​To top it off, we proudly distributed 50 branded project t-shirts! Seeing both groups proudly wearing their gear brought an incredible sense of unity and purpose as they champion climate-smart
agriculture over forest exploitation.

​When communities can save, invest, and grow together, the forest thrives. 🌳✨
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26/05/2026

🐝 Protecting Liberia’s Forests, Empowering Our People! 🌿

The East Nimba Nature Reserve (ENNR) is a critical biodiversity hotspot, but the forest itself faces immense pressure from slash-and-burn farming and informal foraging. We are working to change that narrative!

Through the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP)—proudly funded by the GEF Small Grants Programme through UNDP Liberia—Youth Glow is helping communities in Zortapa and Yekepa, Camp 4 transition from resource dependency to active, economically secure forest stewards. 🌍🤝
📍 Field Update: Yekepa, Camp 4 Apiary
We are shifting the community from destructive, opportunistic honey hunting to sustainable, commercial apiculture! Here is what’s happening on the ground:
🏗️ Construction: We are erecting a 540-sq-ft permanent apiary structure using sustainably sourced lumber.

📚 Capacity Building: 50 locals are completing intensive, hands-on training in modern hive management, swarm catching, and safe harvesting.

🦺 Professionalizing: Participants are now equipped with full protective suits and project-branded gear.

💰 Financial Growth: All future honey revenue is being integrated into our Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) networks to build long-term economic resilience.

The structural foundation is set, and the community's commitment to protecting the ENNR is incredible. Stay tuned as we finish the roof and prepare for our first managed hive installations! 🍯✨

Strengthening Community Resilience through the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP)Youth Glow, in partnership wi...
18/05/2026

Strengthening Community Resilience through the Sustainable Land Conservation Project (SLCP)

Youth Glow, in partnership with the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) Liberia, is pleased to announce the successful advancement of our Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) initiative within the ENNR landscape.

The Strategy
Economic empowerment is a fundamental pillar of the SLCP. By establishing robust financial inclusion models, we are equipping local farmers with the capital and literacy needed to transition into climate-smart enterprises, reducing the community’s dependency on environmentally sensitive forest resources.

Key Milestones
Camp 4 Achievement: 50 farmers have finalized intensive training in VSLA operations. Starter kits have been officially turned over, and these groups are now fully operational.

Zortarpa Expansion:
Mobilization is complete for an additional 50 participants. Training and kit distribution are scheduled to follow, ensuring a total reach of 100 beneficiaries (70% youth and 30% women).

Through the VSLA model, the SLCP is fostering a self-sustaining economic cycle that allows communities to reinvest in sustainable agroforestry and commercial beekeeping.

We are proud to see these communities lead the way in proving that financial independence is the greatest catalyst for environmental stewardship.

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Ganta
3510

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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+231888947640

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