GVC launches in Liberia

By: Ramsey N Singbeh Jr

Margibi County, Liberia, February 28, 2024 – An international multipurpose organization, Global Village Connections (GVC) has officially been launched in Liberia.

The group was established in 2019 by Mr. Jackson Dukpa from Buthan. Its sole purpose is to unite the world through farming, education, health, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, among others.

The launch occurred in Konola, District# 5, Margibi County recently with more than 500 people represented from different counties in Liberia. 

Indoor activities of the program were followed by a parade of women and men, including farmers, entrepreneurs and many other professional people from Kissi Camp Community to Mars Yard in Kolona along Weala highway in the county.

Providing an overview of the organization, its president, Sylvester Lepolu said the group was established with a clear vision and mission of serving humanity unconditionally and bringing about global transformation for a better world. It also serves as a vehicle of hope for the weak and voice of the voiceless, he added.

Mr. Lepolu stated that GVC’s mission entails so many things including achieving zero hunger in Liberia by 2028. This he said will be done through community farming, supporting small farmers and creating market connectivity to ensure a balanced global food supply.

The group also seeks clean and green earth mission by 2035 thru trees planting and land regeneration, implementation of safe and smart waste management, protection of the natural eco- system and creating green and clear energy initiatives.

GVC also wants to ensure clean drinking water by 2030 by creating access to clean drinking water and implementing rain water harvesting system.

Mr. Lepolu also spoke about the right to livelihood by 2030 through skill development across all sectors, sustainable employment creation and access to sustainable finance.

He named peaceful and safe world by 2035 which will be addressing crimes and promoting safety, providing peaceful education initiatives, relocating displaced people affected by wars and natural calamity.

He added that GVC anticipates education, knowledge and information for all by 2030 by ensuring universal access to basic education, exploring alternative basic education and creating platforms for wider knowledge and information dissemination.

He noted that for the mission to be successful, GVC has a special target of uniting 50 million people by June 2024, 100 million by December 2024 and 500 million people by December 2025 around the world.

Those being targeted thru this campaign include farmers, artists, educators, doctors and lawyers. Others are nutritionists, counselors, musicians and wellness professionals.

He added that this is the time for GVC-Liberia Foundation to open the eyes of fellow Liberians to this global cause.

For his part, the Political Officer of Margibi District#5, Representative Clarence G. Gahr,  serving as guest speaker, lauded the organization for its thoughtful dreams and pledged his boss’ commitment in working with them to achieve all that they seek do in the best interest of Liberia.

Nelson Tamba Walker on behalf of his Boss, also pledged an initial amount of 75,000 Liberian Dollars to the group to be picked up in early March 2024 from the Office of Representative Gahr. Editing by Jonathan Browne