4-H Liberia

A brighter future thanks to farming

At 17 years old, Micheal Y. Kollie from Lelekpeyah is already making a difference in his community and his life. Orphaned at a young age, Micheal’s future looked bleak. That changed three years ago when he joined the 4-H club at the Mount Zion Rescue Mission school, where he learned innovative agricultural techniques. Micheal decided […]

A Teacher Who Farms

James K. Weefar, a dedicated 4-H club advisor at Timas Foundation Schools, has embraced the teachings of 4-H Liberia and turned them into real-world success. A passionate advocate for agricultural education, James didn’t stop at simply advising his students—he became an active participant, starting his own Home Entrepreneurship Project (HEP). James learned valuable skills through […]

A Farmer’s New Perspective

Morris Wuo, a farmer in Bed Town, never anticipated that his son’s school project would become a catalyst for change in his life and community. It all started when Webber, his son, introduced him to the mound-making technique he learned through 4-H Liberia’s Home Entrepreneurship Project (HEP). Initially, Morris was uncertain about this new method. […]

A Farmer Learns from His Son

“I have been farming for 50 years and what do I have to show for it?” asked Shahadu Nayi, a smallholder, subsistence farmer in Ghana’s arid Northern Region. “The students are learning about new crops and approaches that we, their parents, don’t know.” Mr. Nayi has nine children. His youngest was a member of the […]

Growing Together for a Better Tomorrow

The Kwakesor United Women’s Group, based in Beadatuo, Liberia, has grown into a thriving farmer-based organization (FBO), sparked by the vision of parents of 4-H members and supported by the 4-H advisor at Beadatuo Public School. The idea for the group originated during a farmer field school, led by the 4-H field officer, where parents […]

Planting Hope, Harvesting Change

At 26, Dorcus H. Lepolu, an 8th-grade student at Kristen Marie Jensen Lutheran School in Sanoyea, is redefining resilience. She joined 4-H after learning about it from her club advisor, eager to gain new agricultural skills. As club president, she mastered techniques like planting on mounds and ridges and proper spacing. In May 2024, Dorcus […]

A Mother’s Determination

Mary Jallah, a resident of Bopolu District in Gbarpolu County, has embarked on a journey to self-sufficiency through a humble yet impactful project—her potato garden. Under the guidance of her younger brother, a student at Bombomma Public School, Mary has learned to cultivate potatoes using innovative farming techniques taught by the 4-H program at the […]