Upskill Africa Foundation

17/08/2026

UAF Wins 1st Place in National Vision Plan Competition 🏆🇱🇷

We are proud and excited to announce that Upskill Africa Foundation (UAF) emerged 1st Place in the National Vision Plan Competition hosted by Project Change International during the Change Makers Conference, held August 11–14, 2026.

UAF was represented by our Executive Director, Chris Nen Torbor, and Finance Assistant, John Munyeneh, who proudly presented our vision and commitment to creating sustainable solutions for vulnerable families and children.

🏆 Our winning project: Household Empowerment Project (HEP)

Through HEP, UAF will empower parents and caregivers of identified Out-of-School Children (OOSC) with practical livelihood and income-generating opportunities. The goal is to help families strengthen their economic capacity so they can better support their children's education, enrollment, and continued retention in school.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Project Change International for creating this incredible platform, investing in changemakers, and giving us the opportunity to present a solution to a challenge that continues to affect many children and families in Liberia.

We also celebrate the lessons, teamwork, connections, shared experiences, and inspiration gained throughout the Change Makers Conference.

This victory is not just a prize, it is a renewed commitment to making sure no child is left behind in education.

🌍 Empowering Households. Supporting Education. Leaving No Child Invisible.

11/08/2026

The NO INVISIBLE CHILD (NIC) Initiative has already started identifying children who have stayed out of school over one year.

We are also calling on all partners, Businesses, humanitarians to help support the reintegration of the identified Out-of-School children.

Children are our future.

05/08/2026

This is great news for our children's education access.
As an organization promoting education access for underprivileged children, this is a huge contribution to our work.
Our focus now will be on children's educational materials and household empowerment to ensure sustainable school enrollment.
Thanks to the Ministry of Education, the Government of Liberia, and our partners. Together, we can improve our education system.

Ministry of Education - Liberia
Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia
Year Liberia
LYFT Africa
GPBNet International
Community Health Diagnostic and Awareness Initiative - CHDAI

REGISTRATION IS FREE!

Beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year, parents and guardians will no longer pay registration fees for children attending public schools from kindergarten through Grade 6 anywhere in Liberia.

Simply take your child to school.

Any public school that demands a registration fee should be reported immediately to the Ministry of Education through the official reporting channel:

Ministry of Education
Ministerial Complex
Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia
Email: [email protected]
MoE Hotline & WhatsApp: 0777-212-197

This initiative, supported through the EXCEL Project and school grants, will reduce the financial burden on families and help more children enroll, attend, and remain in school.

No registration fee. Every child in school.

Please share this message so every parent and guardian knows.

05/08/2026

Whether you're a student, job seeker, professional, or lifelong learner, there's something valuable waiting for you.

🌐 Visit now: https://uafalp.blogspot.com/

Explore our Learning Alternative blog for more information on our courses.
- Computer Literacy
- Office Computer Technology Administration (OCTA)
- Graphic Design
- Website Development
- Personal development and leadership insights

Please like, share, and help us reach more learners. Together, we can make quality education accessible to everyone.

01/08/2026

Partnership for Women's Empowerment and Youth Mentorship Begins

On July 28, 2026, the Transformative Youth of Liberia (TYOL) paid a courtesy visit to the Upskill Africa Foundation (UAF) office to explore opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

Today August 1, 2026, the Executive Director of Upskill Africa Foundation (UAF) Chris Nen Torbor and Ruben Wonpleh, Executive Director of Transformative Youth Of Liberia-TYOL met at UAF office, discussed further and agreed to collaborate on Women and youth Skills Empowerment and Mentorship Program that aims to impact 300 women and youth across target communities from August to December 2026.

The initiative will provide practical skills training, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support to equip women with sustainable livelihood opportunities and strengthen their economic independence.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering women, mentoring youth, transforming communities, and creating lasting impact through collaboration.

01/08/2026

The No Invisible Child (NIC) Initiative is gradually making progress toward the 2026/2027 academic year.

Following our impactful kick-off workshop, we did not just discuss the challenges—we are taking action for underprivileged children who are out of school.

Our mission is clear: Identify. Advocate. Support. Teach. Reintegrate.

Through these actions, we are committed to reducing the number of out-of-school children in Liberia and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.

No child should be invisible. Every child deserves an education.

30/07/2026

Upskill Africa Foundation – Learning Alternative Program

We provide a space for alternative learning in various practical and soft skills for individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and improve themselves.

Our aim is to provide quality skills training for every potential individual who wants to unleash or strengthen their abilities through flexible and accessible learning opportunities.

Our Practical Skills:
Computer Literacy
Graphic Design
Office Automation
Small Business Management

Our Soft Skills Training:
Confidence Building
Career Guidance
Personal Development
Presentation Skills
Time Management
CV/Resume Writing
Digital Communication Skills
Work Readiness Skills

Our training is an alternative because, we promote Inclusive Education for All, there should be no barrier to learning.

No money? Not an excuse.
Busy schedule? Not an excuse.
Slow learner? Not an excuse.
Living far away? Not an excuse.

At Upskill Africa Innovation Lab, we provide YES to all these challenges by making learning flexible, accessible, and empowering.

Enroll today and gain lifelong skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

26/07/2026

Since 1847 we remain the Republic of Liberia.

Since 1847 we are one nation, one people living together with one identity.

Happy 179 Independence Day to Liberia

13/07/2026

A New Chapter Begins for the No Invisible Child (NIC) Initiative
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, we proudly hosted the Kick-off Workshop for the No Invisible Child (NIC) Initiative, bringing together seven organizations united by a shared commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind in education.

The workshop featured strategic dialogue and insightful presentations from experienced leaders across participating organizations. Upskill Africa Foundation introduced the NIC Initiative and its implementation framework, while technical sessions strengthened participants' knowledge on effective implementation strategies, the role of education in promoting peace and economic development, safeguarding and referral pathways, and mental health considerations and referrals.

The No Invisible Child (NIC) Initiative is a community-based, scalable program designed to:
• Identify every out-of-school child in communities.
• Understand and document each child's unique story and barriers to education.
• Advocate for equitable access to education.
• Provide regular informal learning sessions to keep children engaged while resources are mobilized for their successful reintegration into formal education.
• Reintegrate and monitor attendance and programs that support retentions

As a demonstration of commitment to this shared mission, six of the participating organizations had officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in implementing the initiative.
- LYFT Africa
- GPBNet International
- Community Health Diagnostic and Awareness Initiative - CHDAI
- Year Liberia
- Empowerment Wave Network
- African Youth Union Division Liberia

With this milestone achieved, we are excited to officially begin implementation.

The NIC Initiative seeks to generate accurate, community-level data on out-of-school children. By working alongside the Government of Liberia and existing education partners, we aim to strengthen ongoing efforts to reduce the country's out-of-school crisis and ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Together, we are making every child visible.

Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia
Ministry of Education - Liberia
Ministry of Justice - Liberia
UNICEF Liberia
SOS Children's Villages Liberia
Mercy Corps
Save The Children Liberia
Leymah Gbowee