Liberia
Liberia

Leadership

Edward Gboe, National General Secretary

E. Edward Gboe is the new National General Secretary of Liberia YMCA. An energetic young leader with a proven track record in the YMCA, Edward brings with him fresh perspective a passion for a community-driven approach.

 

With thirteen years’ experience in organisational development and management, the YMCA is in good hands with Edward at the helm. He is a graduate Student in Public Administration and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. Edward has participated in many local and international training seminars, including training in management and organisational capacity building. In addition, he holdsa certificate in Youth Administration, Advocacy and Community Development from the World Alliance of YMCAs.  Edward is currently a member of the Africa Alliance of YMCAs Capacity Building Team for movement strengthening and technical support to national movements. He has worked for many years in rural communities in Liberia, delivering services in community development with a number of local and international organisations. Before his appointment, Edward served as Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator of the European Union Community Rehabilitation Program in Liberia.

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Country profile

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YMCA profile

Date of foundation of the YMCA: August 10, 1881
Full/Associate/Related Membership in the World Alliance of YMCAs: Full
Full member of the World Alliance of YMCAs since: 1953

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Main programmes

The main programs of the YMCA of Liberia are divided into four categories:

Membership Development
Youth Development
Youth Leadership Training/National Youth Council
Peace Building and Civic Education
Adolescent Reproductive Health Program
Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Capacity Building and Sustainability
Human Resource Development
Income Generation Programs
Rental/Lease of assets
Special Projects
Education for Less Fortunate Children
Emergency Response Program
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation

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Mission statement

The YMCA of Liberia seeks to unite, develop and empower young people and others, thereby strengthening communities as an extension of the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Facts and Figures

Number of total members and participants: 10,000
Men: 6,400
Women: 3,600
Under 30: 8,750

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History

The YMCA of Liberia was founded in 1881 by bishop Samuel D. Ferguson, an Episcopal Bishop to Liberia. Bishop Ferguson, while on assignment in Harper, Maryland County. The YMCA started in Harper and only came to Monrovia in 1926 by James McCritty.

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Contact

Mr Edward Gboe

National General Secretary/CEO
YMCA of Liberia
P O Box 602-C-3
Monrovia
LIBERIA
Tel: 231 - 227451   
Fax: 231 - 226 130
Cell: +231 6547249

Email: ymcalr@gmail.com

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