OUR WORK:
We develop and implement development programs that affect real-life situations in some of the world's poorest regions in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
GOAL # 1
END POVERTY
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EMPOWERMENT & LIVELIHOOD
GOAL # 2
ZERO HUNGER
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
GASD empowerment and livelihood program is in support of SDGs # 1 (Zero Poverty). The program is aimed at providing an opportunity for vulnerable population through skills development, microloans, and small business grants;
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Apprenticeship
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Youth Entrepreneurship
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ICT 4 Youth
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Community Service
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Leadership development
GOAL # 3
GOOD HEALTH & WELLBEING
GASD is helping to raise community health standards by fostering community engagement in disease prevention and control. This program is in support of SDGs # 3 (Good Health & Well-being)
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HIV/AIDS Prevention
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Sexual & Reproductive Health Education
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Tobacolusis prevention
GOAL # 5
GENDER EQUALITY
GASD Gender program is in support of SDGs #5 that seeks to provide support to women and girls through leadership development, empowerment, political participation, and policy advocacy;
Program focus:
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SGBV Awareness & Advocacy
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Young Women Leadership Forum
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SEA in Schools
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Annual Gender Equity Summit
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16 days of Activism
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
GASD Democratic Governance Program explores the relationships between democratic governance and the persistence of urgent social problems with a particular focus on strengthening citizen’s participation, transparency, accountability, and freedom of Information as tools vital to the understanding of contemporary democracy
GASD facilitates the inclusion of grassroots voices in local and national policy debates and works with local communities to participate in designing policies and programs that directly affect their lives.
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Human Rights
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Civic Engagement
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Rule of Law
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Transparency & Accountability
To address the issue of hunger by 2030, more investment and resources should be tailored toward agriculture.
GASD provides support to young farmers in rural communities in areas where we work. we provide tools, seeds, and training to become more productive;
We work with schools in establishing agriculture projects (School Garden) and support youth agriculture activities;
GOAL # 4
QUALITY EDUCATION
This program is in support of SDGs # 4 (Quality Education) aimed at providing access to equal education for Liberian children with a focus on girls, orphans, and children affected by the conflict in school through scholarships and after school/ vacation programs.
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Disadvantaged Girls Scholarship Program;
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Children Study & Play Program
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Academic Excellence Award
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Girl Read Project
GOAL # 6
CLEAN WATER & SANITATION
GASD WASH Program is geared toward minimizing water sanitation and hygiene-related challenges by increasing access to safe water supply, fostering proper sanitation facility and promoting proper hygienic practices.
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WASH Policy Advocacy
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WASH Research
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WASH Sensitization & Awareness
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WASH in Schools
DRUG PREVENTION & POLICY REFORM
GASD Drug program places more emphasis on drug policy and laws reform. The program is an evidence-based policy reform advocacy aimed at enhancing and increasing engagement with policy makers and key stakeholders that seek to reform Liberia Drug Law.
GASD also develop and implement evidence-based drug prevention projects targeting vulnerable youth;
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Global Day of Action (International Drug Day)
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Drug Policy Reform Advocacy
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Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE)
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Substance users Care & Support