20/08/2026
Yesterday. FROM LEARNING TO ACTION!
Day 3 marked a powerful conclusion to the “Coffee as a Business” Youth Seminar in Careysburg, Montserrado County—bringing together learning, reflection, action, and a renewed commitment to building Liberia’s coffee sector.
The day began with the young participants developing, writing, and submitting their personal action plans—turning the knowledge and inspiration gained throughout the seminar into practical steps they can take to explore and pursue opportunities within the coffee value chain.
We also toured ARJAY’s Coffee Factory, where participants gained further insight into coffee processing and had the opportunity to experience coffee tasting, appreciating the quality, diversity, and potential of Liberian coffee.
The seminar concluded with a strong commitment from key stakeholders to work together in creating more opportunities for young people in the coffee sector.
Representatives from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), International Trade Centre (ITC), Youth Entrepreneurs Network-Liberia (YEN-Liberia), Farmers Union Network Liberia (FUNL), and the Liberia Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA) made commitments to strengthen collaboration and support initiatives that will encourage more young people to enter, innovate, invest, and build sustainable businesses within Liberia’s coffee industry.
As YEN-Liberia, we are excited about the possibilities ahead. We believe that when young people are equipped with the right knowledge, networks, mentorship, market opportunities, and support, they can become powerful drivers of transformation in Liberia’s agricultural economy.
The seminar may be over, but the journey is just beginning.
Many thanks to the International Trade Centre, Farmers Union Network Liberia, and the European Union in Liberia for the invitation.
Thanks also to the CEO of ARJAY’S Farm Inc for the gift(Coffee) to everyone.
From Coffee as a Beverage to Coffee as a Business.
From Learning to Action.
From Potential to Opportunity.
Let’s build a stronger, more competitive and youth-driven coffee industry in Liberia.
