Are you building a solution in the green economy? The Green RISE Africa Fellowship is more than just a certificate—it is a launchpad for your enterprise's growth and your personal leadership.
What you will gain from the 6-month program:
• Practical Tools: Refine your business model to expand inclusive green jobs.
• Resilience: Gain the skills to grow a climate-aligned, sustainable enterprise.
• Network: Join a trusted peer community of West African founders.
• Access: Unlock opportunities for funding and continued growth.
We are looking for leaders creating opportunities for women and young people, especially in rural or peri-urban areas. If this sounds like you, this is your moment.
📅 Apply by May 11, 2026:
/green-rise-west-africa-fellowship-2026
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Africa's green economy is growing, and entrepreneurs are leading the way. From clean energy to climate-smart agriculture, innovators are building solutions that create dignified and fulfilling work for women and youth.
Through our partnership with Acumen Academy, we are excited to invite West African entrepreneurs to apply for the Green RISE Africa Fellowship. This 6-month leadership journey, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is designed to help you scale your impact and join a community of values-driven leaders.
Are you eligible?
• Operating in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, or The Gambia.
• Leading a green enterprise (Clean energy, AgTech, Circular Economy, E-mobility, etc.).
• Have at least 5 years of professional experience.
📅 Deadline: May 11, 2026
👉 Apply here: /green-rise-west-africa-fellowship-2026
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#greenrise #westafrica #yocel
How are you building resilience today?
At YOCEL, our mission is to nurture the next generation of social entrepreneurs. The Elevate Liberia initiative is a collaborative effort to ensure our youth are prepared for a future economy that values endurance and strategic thinking over quick wins.
Together with our partners at the Mastercard Foundation and edc_org, we are investing in the grit and determination of Liberian talent.
@mastercardfoundation
#YouthDevelopment @elevateprogram #LiberiaRising #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #YOCEL
Real conversations. Real journeys. Real possibilities.
At Tumutu Agriculture Vocational Training Center (TAVTC), BizBox brought students face-to-face with the reality that their skills already have value—and their journey to income can start now.
#ElevateProgram #BizBox #YouthVoices #Entrepreneurship
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It starts with a skill.
It grows with confidence.
It becomes income.
BDOTC came alive as young TVET students explored what it truly means to build a business from what they already know.
This is how we move from training to transformation.
Mastercard Foundation
#BizBox #ElevateLiberia #YouthInBusiness #StartSmallGrowBig
As part of the Elevate Program, a refresher training was held on April 22–23, 2026—creating space to reflect, strengthen, and move forward with purpose.
Trainers revisited their journey so far, refreshed their approach to Modules 7 & 8, and explored more effective ways to engage and inspire their students.
We were also pleased to welcome -EDC edc_org, who joined us to connect directly with trainers and support the continued impact of the program.
Step by step, we’re building stronger learning experiences for Liberia’s youth.
@mastercardfoundation
#ElevateLiberia #ElevateProject #TeacherTraining #YouthDevelopment
🚧 Project ongoing…
Stronger together for Liberian youth 🇱🇷
We’re proud to be part of a powerful partnership working to strengthen secondary education and equip young people with 21st-century skills for employment and life.
The work continues—and the future is being built everyday. mastercardfoundation
#ElevateLiberia #StrongerTogether #YouthEmpowerment #EducationMatters
Scaling Impact: The Full Rollout of the Immunization Uptake Project.
Yesterday marked a significant milestone for YOCEL as we successfully concluded our final inception meeting in Montserrado County. This completes our initial five-county implementation strategy, alongside Gbarpolu, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Margibi.
In partnership with the Ministry of Health Liberia and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, we have now successfully aligned stakeholders across all target regions. Our focus now shifts from inception to action:
• Sustaining community-led advocacy.
• Monitoring immunization uptake trends.
• Strengthening the shared responsibility between health and non-health actors.
The work to ensure every child receives life-saving vaccines is just beginning, but with all five counties now activated, the momentum is unstoppable.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
#PublicHealth #ImpactAtScale #StakeholderEngagement #YOCEL #Gavi #MOH #Liberia
4 Counties Down. 1 To Go.
Today, we successfully concluded our inception meeting in Margibi County! This marks the fourth stop in our journey to “Strengthening Immunization Uptake through Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, and Community-Driven Strategies.”, following impactful launches in Gbarpolu, Bomi, and Grand Cape Mount.
This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Liberia and with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Every county has shown us the same thing: when we bring together health workers, community leaders, CSOs and parents, we create a shield of protection for our children.
The energy is high, the mission is clear, and the foundation is set. Now, all eyes are on the final launch.
Montserrado, we see you on Monday! 📅
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
#ImmunizationForAll #Margibi #CommunityEngagement #YOCEL #Gavi #MOH #HealthyCommunities #Liberia
Investing in youth wellness is the ultimate building block for a stronger nation. Happy World Health Day! 🌍💙 with our partner Ministry of Health, RL.
#WorldHealthDay2026 #YOCEL
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our third inception meeting in Grand Cape Mount County, marking another important step in the implementation of the project, “Strengthening Immunization Uptake through Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, and Community-Driven Strategies.”
This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Liberia, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
The project will be carried out across five counties—Montserrado, Margibi, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu—with the goal of increasing immunization uptake through strong multi-sector collaboration, inclusive engagement, and community-driven solutions.
At the heart of this initiative is a commitment to engaging both health and non-health actors, promoting shared responsibility for child health, and encouraging the active involvement of both mothers and fathers in their children’s vaccination.
We are also dedicated to working closely with communities to build trust, strengthen local ownership, and ensure that every child has access to life-saving vaccines.
Together, we are taking meaningful steps toward healthier communities and a stronger immunization system in Liberia.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
#ImmunizationForAll #CommunityEngagement #HealthyCommunities #YOCEL #Gavi #MOH
The stone is rolled away. The grave is empty. Hope is alive.
He is risen—just as He said. ✝️
Let this be your reminder that no darkness lasts forever, and every promise in Jesus Christ still stands.
Early on the first day of the week… — Gospel of Matthew 28:1
#HeIsRisen #EasterHope #FaithAlive #YOCEL
