03/08/2026
As part of the official launch of the 2026 Vacation Job Program organized by the Ministry of Labour through the Office of the Lower Margibi County Labour Commissioner, an orientation program was held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Harbel Multilateral High School campus. The initiative was initially designed to provide temporary employment opportunities for approximately 250 underprivileged Liberian students during the school vacation. However, due to the overwhelming turnout of nearly 800 students, the Lower Margibi County Labour Commissioner, Hon. Johnson Quaqua announced his commitment to expanding the program to accommodate more eligible students, enabling them to benefit from the two-month employment initiative.
As part of the launch activities, the Monrovia Peace Club, a peacebuilding institution committed to promoting mental and inner peace as the foundation for a balanced and productive life, was honored to facilitate a special session in collaboration with the World Peace Initiative Foundation.
During the engagement, the Club conducted a 20-minute guided meditation session, followed by an interactive learning experience that introduced participants to the World Peace Initiative Foundation's 42-Day Self-Development Program. The sessions were facilitated by the Club's Peace Architect and BetterME Coach, Mr. Habakkuk Parker.
The meditation exercise received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants. For many of the students, it was their first experience with meditation, and they expressed appreciation for the deep sense of calmness, inner peace, relaxation, and mental clarity they experienced. The interactive discussion further inspired participants to embrace self-development practices that foster emotional well-being, resilience, self-awareness, and peaceful living.
The inclusion of peace education and mindfulness in the Vacation Job Program complemented the initiative's broader objective of empowering young people not only through temporary employment and financial support but also by nurturing emotional intelligence, positive values, and a culture of peace. This holistic approach underscores the importance of equipping young people with both practical workplace skills and the inner strength necessary for academic achievement, personal growth, and responsible citizenship.