Youth Rising Liberia

Youth Rising Liberia The Youth Rising Project Funded by The European Union and the Government of Sweden Incorporation with

The European Union and Government of Sweden funded Youth Rising project seeks to strengthen the Liberian TVET sector in its capacity to deliver equitable and gender-balanced access to high-quality and demand-driven TVET. This will be done by supporting capacity development at central and TVET provider level, and by strengthening links with the private sector. The intervention will address equity i

ssues with emphasis on remote rural areas and vulnerable youth, including people with disabilities. The project aims at addressing serious quality, relevance, access and equity shortcomings in the Liberian TVET sector. Funded by the European Union and the Government of Sweden implemented by UNIDO in partnership with the Ministries of Education (MoE) and Youth and Sports (MoYS), the project will support the Government of Liberia in strengthening TVET systems by improving access to quality TVET for young men and women, promoting entrepreneurship and connecting vocational education with the private sector in six schools funded by the European Union and one school funded by the government of Sweden located in six counties:

Montserrado County (Monrovia): Monrovia Vocational Training Center & WVS Tubman High School
Margibi (Kakata): Booker Washington Institute (BWI)
Grand Gedeh (Zwedru): Zwedru Multilateral High School
Sinoe (Greenville): Sinoe Multilateral High School
Maryland (Harper): Cape Palmas High School
Lofa County (Voinjama): Voinjama Multilateral High School (Funded by the Government of Sweden)

08/08/2026

BDOTC Hospitality Training Center Inauguration Recap

European Union in Liberia

In Pictures: Official Dedication Ceremony of the Newly Constructed BDOTC Hospitality Center and Upgraded Campuses.The fa...
06/08/2026

In Pictures: Official Dedication Ceremony of the Newly Constructed BDOTC Hospitality Center and Upgraded Campuses.

The facilities were officially dedicated by His Excellency Jeremiah K. Koon, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, alongside development partners.

The Hospitality Center was newly constructed, while the main campus was renovated and equipped by UNIDO with funding from the European Union through the Youth Rising Project. The combined value of both facilities is US$1.2 million, reflecting a significant investment in strengthening technical and vocational education in Liberia.

European Union in Liberia UN in Liberia

06/08/2026

Official Handover Ceremony of the BDOzTC Hospitality Training Center and Upgraded Campus Facilities

05/08/2026

Official Launch of Hands On Resource Materials for Liberian STEM Teachers

04/08/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Government of Liberia, with support from the European Union (EU) and the Agence Française de Dé...
04/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Government of Liberia, with support from the European Union (EU) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), will on Thursday 06, 2026, officially dedicate the BDOTC National Hospitality Training Center and upgraded campus facilities in Paynesville.

Implemented through the Youth Rising project with an investment of 1.2 million implemented by UNIDO Liberia this landmark investment will strengthen Liberia’s TVET sector and equip young people with the practical skills needed for employment and entrepreneurship in the hospitality and tourism industry.

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European Union in Liberia Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia Practical Education Network
14/07/2026

European Union in Liberia Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia Practical Education Network

Last week, through the Youth Rising Project, Practical Education Network (PEN), with support from the Government of Swed...
23/06/2026

Last week, through the Youth Rising Project, Practical Education Network (PEN), with support from the Government of Sweden and in partnership with UNIDO, delivered a hands-on STEM training workshop for teachers at Voinjama Multilateral High School in Lofa County. The workshop strengthened teachers’ skills in delivering engaging, inquiry based STEM lessons using locally available materials.

A proud moment for the Youth Rising project, all this made possible with the financial support of the European Union in ...
15/06/2026

A proud moment for the Youth Rising project, all this made possible with the financial support of the European Union in Liberia and implemented by UNIDO Liberia.

As part of the EU-funded Youth Rising II Project, today we broke ground for the construction of Robertsport’s first TVET...
05/05/2026

As part of the EU-funded Youth Rising II Project, today we broke ground for the construction of Robertsport’s first TVET Hospitality and Tourism Training Center in Grand Cape Mount County.

This new facility will expand access to quality technical and vocational education by equipping young people with practical skills in hospitality, eco-tourism, and entrepreneurship directly linked to the growing opportunities within Liberia’s tourism sector.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Jarso Mallay Jallah – Minister of Education, Dr. Augustine Konneh – Representative of H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Hon. Dabah M. Varpillah – Senator, Grand Cape Mount County, Anna Brzozowska - EU Delegation Governance Team Leader, Representatives of UNIDO, UNICEF, and local authorities.

Today’s step demonstrates our shared commitment to investing in skills, partnerships, and sustainable opportunities for Liberia’s youth.

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