Hope Rising Heart Initiative

Over the weekend on Saturday, our Country Director, Lawrence J. W Sergbou was honored to serve as a panelist at the one-day workshop hosted by Golden Waste Solutions Enterprise Inc. under the theme:
“Fashioning a Cleaner City: Together for a Greener Future.”

The panel sparked meaningful discussions on how sanitation links to public health, the environment, and community leadership.

Many thanks to Golden Waste Solutions Enterprise for organizing such an event especially at this critical time where improper waste disposal and poor sanitation are major issues in our communities.

We look forward to partnering for a liveliable community.

Meet our Panelist:
Lawrence JW. Sergbou is an award-winning volunteer and youth development professional with over seven years of experience in community service, civic education, and leadership training. With a solid background in program management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), media and communication, and curriculum design, he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to empowering young people and fostering inclusive development.

He has successfully facilitated and designed training programs on leadership, entrepreneurship, civic responsibility, electoral processes, and transformative leadership across Liberia, working with diverse stakeholders including youth organizations, civil society groups, and international partners. His consultancy experience includes developing training manuals and leading capacity-building workshops for women, youth, and media professionals.

Lawrence is a graduate of the University of Liberia (BSc in Public Health) and holds multiple professional certificates in civic education, diplomacy, political leadership, graphic design, and videography. He currently serves as Country Director for Hope Rising Heart Initiative. His leadership as Campus Director for the Millennium Fellowship at the University of Liberia also highlights his capacity to mentor and inspire youth toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, Lawrence is adept at mobilizing communities, managing projects, and promoting gender equality and youth participation in governance. He is passionate about driving impactful change, equipping young people with critical skills, and supporting initiatives that advance public health, democracy, civic engagement, and sustainable development in Liberia and beyond.

Global Youth Mobilization Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia UNDP Liberia

Today, we proudly joined the Ministry of Health at the WDF20-1743 MOH-GUMH Diabetes Project Multi-sectoral Engagement and Advocacy Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries (NCDIs).

We were honored that our Country Director served as a panelist on a critical discussion about Resource Mobilization and Advocacy towards Expanding Access to Diabetes and Hypertension Services—bringing a strong youth organization perspective to the table.

Our contributions highlighted:
✅ Actionable strategies to mobilize resources for scaling NCDI interventions.
✅ Policy recommendations for integrated service delivery.
✅ Advocacy issues and solutions to drive sustainable action.

We are excited about the prospects of partnering with the Ministry of Health—especially the NCDI Unit—in national interventions and responses for Diabetes and Hypertension. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger Liberia where no one is left behind.
UNFPA Liberia
UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia
Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
UNDP Liberia
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia
National Public Health Institute of Liberia-NPHIL
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
Amplifying Rights Network

We Stand Tall Against Drug Abuse

Today, we proudly joined voices across Liberia in the National “Say No to Drugs” Campaign!

From classrooms to communities, HRHI is on the frontlines—defending the future of our youth, promoting education, and championing health.

We marched.
We spoke out.
We stood firm.

Because every child deserves a drug-free future.
Because silence is not an option.
Because Liberia must rise—stronger, safer, and drug-free.

Together, we say it loud:
NO TO DRUGS. YES TO LIFE!
UNFPA Liberia
UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia
UNDP Liberia
National Public Health Institute of Liberia-NPHIL
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia
Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
Amplifying Rights Network

The National Emerging Public Health Students Conference Workshop Spotlight:

At the National Emerging Public Health Students Conference 2025, we were privileged to engage with Dr. Saybah Manyango, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Coordinator at the Ministry of Health, Liberia.

Her vital workshop, titled “Antimicrobial Resistance in Liberia: A Growing Public Health Threat,” addressed one of the most dangerous and underrecognized health threats of our time.

Dr. Manyango led an eye-opening discussion on:

-The science and scope of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
-Rational use of antibiotics in health care and communities
-Liberia’s efforts in AMR surveillance and response
-Infection prevention and control strategies
-The crucial roles of healthcare workers, pharmacists, and the public
-Youth as advocates for responsible antibiotic use and hygiene practices

Her session empowered students with the urgency and tools to safeguard the effectiveness of life-saving antibiotics and combat the silent pandemic of resistance.

Thank you, Dr. Manyango, for your leadership and for equipping the next generation to stand at the frontline of AMR prevention in Liberia!
UNFPA Liberia
UK in Liberia - British Embassy, Monrovia
Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
UNDP Liberia
Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia
National Public Health Institute of Liberia-NPHIL
U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia
Amplifying Rights Network