Over the decades, our nation Liberia has suffered many disasters, such as the brutal 14-year civil war that started in 1989 and the recent Ebola outbreak in 2014. Due to these disasters, an influx amount of foreign aid and charitable donations flooded our country. While aid is essential when necessary, the surplus amount received has created a mentality of dependency amongst our youth.  

 

Project Change exists to eradicate the dependent mindset fostered in our youth. We change the mindsets of the youth from one that says “I cannot” to one that believes “I can.”

 

One way we do this is by hosting a series of paradigm-shifting workshops intended to influence the thought process of our youth. Once they begin to understand the need to become self-sustainable, we pair them with a mentor who will continue to steer their minds in the direction of productivity.

 

Then, through our Creative Hubs and Resource & Information Centers, we groom their entrepreneurial spirits, so they can create employment opportunities for, not just themselves, but also their communities which in turn helps us all to rebuild Liberia collectively.