IECD Liberia

15/06/2026

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Last Friday, IECD Liberia celebrated the winners of the 𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 under the STRIVE Project — an initiative designed to give TVET graduates a platform to share their journeys, inspire others, and showcase the impact of skills development.

The ceremony was opened by Mr. Alexandre VIAL, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗗 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, and brought together key TVET partners, including Dr. Nancy Freeman, Principal of Booker Washington Institute(BWI), Nayef Hjeij from Electric power solution liberia , and representatives from LOIC and Business and Domestic Occupational Training Center (BDOTC).

The winners were selected by a jury based on 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 in telling their TVET stories.

Congratulations to our winners:

🏆 1st Place: G. Marthee Kwehna – LOIC Buchanan (Agriculture)

🏆 2nd Place: Sonnie Korwor – BWI (Electricity)

🏆 3rd Place: Joe T. Lewis – LOIC Monrovia (Electricity)

🏆 4th Place: Edwin K. Kpakain – BWI (Electricity)

Each winner received a modern trade toolkit valued at $200 to support their professional growth and continue building their skills in their respective fields.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Liberia Ministry of Education - Liberia IECD-Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement AFD - Agence Française de Développement

15/06/2026

BIG NEWS!

Last Friday, IECD Liberia and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize their collaboration toward establishing a licensing and certification system for electricians in Liberia.

Currently, many individuals can provide electrical services without a standardized certification process, creating challenges around quality, safety, and professional recognition. This partnership aims to close that gap by supporting the development of a system that ensures electricians meet recognized standards.

Through this collaboration, IECD is supporting the Government of Liberia through LERC with curriculum development and the preparation of tools needed to strengthen electrician training, licensing, and certification.

Together, IECD and LERC are advancing skills development, safer electrical practices, and stronger professional standards in Liberia.

15/06/2026

26/05/2026

The countdown is on!

Only 10 days remaining until we celebrate the winners of the Competition under the STRIVE Project, funded by the AFD - Agence Française de Développement. 🎉

Young TVET graduates across Liberia are sharing inspiring stories of skills, growth, and opportunity through vocational education.

Who will emerge as the top storytellers? Stay tuned! 🇱🇷

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Liberia Ministry of Education - Liberia IECD-Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah