In the Spotlight
From credit dependence to self-resilience: A widow fishmonger’s journey to independence
Over many difficult seasons, Betty Simpson, a widow and fishmonger in Charlesville Township situated in lower Margibi County, survived her fish trading business almost entirely on credit. With no steady capital and the responsibility of providing for her household alone, she relied on borrowed fish and informal credit arrangements just to remain active in the market. “I used to live on credit,” Betty said. “If I didn’t get fish on credit, I couldn’t
Rural Communication Services
Meet George Atkins Award winner Kpira Odette: Championing farmers through radio
Kpira Odette is a seasoned journalist and radio presenter whose passion for broadcasting is rooted in her deep connection to agriculture and rural life. Originally from northern Togo, she began her radio journey in 2008 at Radio Lomé, the national broadcaster, after earning her diploma in journalism from ISICA at the University of Lomé. Driven by a love for storytelling and a distinctive voice that listeners immediately recognize, she has
Family Farming
Liberia’s next generation of farmers train at Youth International Training Institute to combat food insecurity
Under the hot sun and amid rows of vegetables, fish ponds, compost pits, and buzzing beehives, young Liberians are redefining agriculture, not as punishment or a last resort, but as innovation, entrepreneurship, and a national responsibility. At the agricultural training farm of the Youth International Training Institute (YITI), dozens of young people drawn from different institutions and surrounding communities are acquiring hands-on skills aimed at strengthening Liberia’s food security and
