Generation Liberia Backs National Push to Empower Girls In Stem
Monrovia, Liberia — April 21, 2026 — A growing movement to bridge Liberia’s gender gap in technology and innovation is gaining national momentum, as Generation Liberia throws its support behind a bold initiative led by youth advocate Mabongor J. Kamara.
Kamara, Country Lead for Tech Girls Drive Liberia 2026, is spearheading an ambitious nationwide campaign aimed at reaching more than 5,000 girls with training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), alongside exposure to Artificial Intelligence, leadership, and personal development.
Operating with limited resources and little direct government backing, the initiative has already begun to capture public attention. Now, with the backing of Generation Liberia a youth-driven movement focused on empowerment and national development the program is poised for significant expansion.
A Strategic Partnership for Impact
The collaboration is expected to extend the initiative’s reach into underserved communities, where access to digital education and technological resources remains a major challenge.
Speaking on the partnership, Kamara underscored the importance of collective action in transforming opportunities for young girls.
“Generation Liberia believes in the future of our young women,” she said. “Their support allows us to reach more schools, provide better resources, and show girls across the country that they are seen, valued, and capable.”
Tackling Gender Gaps in Technology
The initiative comes at a critical time for Liberia, where gender disparities in education and workforce participation particularly in technology-related fields continue to limit opportunities for young women.
Advocates argue that equipping girls with digital and leadership skills is essential not only for personal growth but also for national development.
“Empowering girls in STEM is not just a social goal it’s an economic necessity,” one education advocate noted. “It strengthens innovation, competitiveness, and inclusion.”
Changing Mindsets, Building Futures
Through school outreach, mentorship programs, and hands-on training sessions, the campaign is doing more than teaching technical skills. It is actively challenging long-standing societal norms that have historically excluded girls from science and technology spaces.
Participants are introduced to practical digital tools, exposed to role models, and encouraged to envision careers in fields traditionally dominated by men.
Looking Ahead
With the new partnership in place, organizers say the focus now shifts to scaling impact and sustaining momentum.
For Kamara and her team, the mission is clear: ensure that no girl in Liberia is left behind in the rapidly evolving digital world.
“This is about creating opportunities,” she said. “And building a future where every Liberian girl knows she belongs in technology.”
As the initiative expands, many will be watching to see whether this grassroots effort can spark lasting change in Liberia’s education and innovation landscape.
