The Ministry of Gender and Social Protection, through the Save the Future Project, convened stakeholders and school administrators in the education sector for the second phase of the project. Speaking at the official stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Alex Devine, the project lead, emphasized the importance of the project, stating that it is a key priority for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to remove children from the streets and restore hope, as they are the future leaders of our society. Additionally, this initiative aims to provide economic empowerment for the parents of these children, thereby reducing street begging among visually impaired individuals.
Alex Devine expressed gratitude to President Boakai and the Minister of Gender for their steadfast support of the project. He noted that the government has allocated over five hundred thousand United States dollars for phase two, in addition to the three hundred thousand dollars approved for phase one. This funding will allow the second phase to benefit more children and parents.
The project has involved over 65 schools across Montserrado, including both private and public institutions. Devine urged school administrators to uphold transparency and accountability throughout the project.
In a brief remark on behalf of the Ministry, Deputy Minister for Administration Fredrick Cooper thanked all stakeholders and project lead Alex Devine for the successful conclusion of phase one. He encouraged school administrators to view the project as a national duty, stating, “The Save the Future project reflects President Boakai’s passion for empowering Liberia’s most vulnerable populations and ensures that street children can become future leaders who drive positive change.”
Phase two of the project aims to enroll over 1,600 street children in schools, providing them with access to quality education. Additionally, it will support 950 vulnerable parents through an economic empowerment program that promotes financial stability and reduces street begging.
By Joseph Sirleaf, Contributing Writer
