LUYCSD 2025–2027 Action Plan Women’s Economic Empowerment & Community Resilience 1. Background and Rationale Between 2020 and 2024, LUYCSD implemented women’s economic empowerment interventions in Bong, Nimba, and Grand Gedeh counties, supporting 250 war-affected women and adolescent girls. These interventions resulted in increased income, stronger cooperatives, and improved household stability. However, similar challenges persist in other counties. Many women—especially widows, survivors of violence, and young mothers—continue to face unstable livelihoods, limited access to capital, and unresolved trauma linked to conflict and poverty. This 2025–2027 Action Plan builds on proven results to expand LUYCSD’s women’S economic empowerment model to additional counties while strengthening support for existing beneficiaries.2. Goal and Objectives Overall Goal To improve economic stability, dignity, and resilience among war-affected women and adolescent girls in Liberia through sustainable livelihoods and cooperative-based support systems. Specific Objectives Expand women’s economic empowerment programs to five counties. Strengthen cooperative governance and community-led revolving funds. Increase women’s income and savings capacity. Provide mentorship and psychosocial support to trauma-affected women. Improve household food security and community stability. 3. Geographic Coverage (2025–2027) The program will be implemented in five counties: Bong Nimba Grand Gedeh Lofa Margibi These counties were selected based on post-conflict vulnerability, high poverty levels, and demonstrated need for women’s livelihood support.4. Target Groups 650 war-affected women and adolescent girls Widows, survivors of violence, and women-headed households Youth mothers and women engaged in informal micro-businesses.5. Key Activities (Action Plan) Activity 1: Community Mobilization & Group Formation Community sensitization meetings Formation of women cooperatives and VSLA groups Selection of group leaders and facilitators Activity 2: Capacity Building & Training Financial literacy and record-keeping Small business planning and market analysis Group savings, loan management, and cooperative governance.Activity 3: Revolving Funds & Start-Up Support Establishment of community-led revolving funds Distribution of 350 small business start-up packages Continuous loan monitoring and peer accountability Activity 4: Mentorship, Counseling & Follow-Up Group mentorship sessions Psychosocial support for trauma-affected women Home visits and field follow-up by LUYCSD staff Activity 5: Market Linkages & Cooperative Strengthening Support access to local markets Cooperative networking and shared buying/selling strategies Linkages with buyers, traders, and community markets,6. Expected Results (2025–2027) By the end of 2027, the program will achieve: 650 women and girls economically empowered 15 women cooperatives established 15 Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs) functional 350 women supported with start-up packages 40–55% average income increase within 12 months Improved household food security and school attendance for children Stronger community cohesion and reduced vulnerability,7. Implementation Timeline (Summary) Year Key Focus 2025 Community mobilization, group formation, initial trainings, refresher support for existing groups 2026 Start-up packages, revolving fund expansion, mentorship, market linkages 2027 Cooperative strengthening, sustainability planning, final evaluations8. Budget Summary Total Budget Required (2025–2027): USD 200,000 Budget categories include: Training and capacity building Start-up packages and revolving funds Field operations and transportation Local facilitators and mentoring Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (Detailed budget available upon request.)9. Monitoring, Accountability, and Learning LUYCSD will monitor progress through: Regular field visits and group meetings Income and savings tracking Loan repayment monitoring Periodic reviews with cooperative leaders Financial oversight by LUYCSD management and Board Learning from implementation will be used to adapt activities and strengthen sustainability.,10. Sustainability Strategy Community ownership through cooperatives and VSLAs Peer monitoring and savings rules Continued mentorship beyond project period Strengthened local leadership and market integration.11. Partnership Invitation LUYCSD invites donors, development partners, and institutions to support this Action Plan and help expand opportunities for women rebuilding their lives after conflict. Contact: 📧 info@luycsd.org Subject: 2025–2027 Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan