Advocacy – Raise Your Voice Liberia
At Raise Your Voice Liberia, we believe that every young person deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. Our advocacy programs are designed to give voice to the voiceless, influence policies, and mobilize communities to protect and promote the rights of youth—especially the most vulnerable.
Why Advocacy Matters
We work tirelessly to ensure that laws, policies, and social norms create an environment where young people can thrive free from violence, exploitation, and discrimination.
Advocacy Focus Areas
Protection from Violence & Abuse
- Advocate for stronger enforcement of laws protecting youth from domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape.
- Public awareness campaigns to break the silence, challenge harmful norms, and promote zero tolerance for violence.
Combating Illegal Drugs
- Campaign for stricter regulations against the sale and distribution of illegal drugs.
- Promote preventive education to help youth resist substance abuse.
Promoting Girls’ Education
- Champion equal access to quality education for girls.
- Tackle barriers such as early marriage, gender-based violence, and cultural discrimination.
Policy Change & Civic Engagement
- Collaborate with policymakers, civil society, and community leaders to influence national policies and strengthen protections.
- Train youth advocates to speak up, participate in decision-making, and lead change.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Raise Your Voice Liberia (RYVL) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization focused on empowering youth through advocacy, education, skills development, and community engagement.
RYVL’s mission is to empower youth with skills, innovation, and education to nurture their potential and promote values for responsible citizenship. The vision is a prosperous and peaceful Liberia with thriving empowered youth.
Raise Your Voice Liberia was founded in 2018 to advocate for and empower youth across Liberia through education, leadership, and community initiatives.
RYVL focuses on youth advocacy, leadership development, skills training, community engagement, drug abuse prevention, and public health education among others.
You can support RYVL by volunteering, donating, or partnering with the organization. Contact them to learn how to contribute to youth empowerment and community development.
Major projects include youth empowerment workshops, public speaking trainings, awareness campaigns on drug abuse and COVID-19, community outreach, and education support programs.
RYVL assesses its impact through regular program monitoring, community feedback, performance reports and outcomes evaluation aligned with strategic goals.
Yes, RYVL welcomes partnerships and collaborations with like-minded organizations, companies, and individuals to enhance youth empowerment and community development.
RYVL plans to expand its reach deeper into rural communities, increase digital youth engagements, and strengthen partnerships to amplify impact across Liberia.