20/09/2026
‎PRESS RELEASE
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‎FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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St. Paul Bridge Youth Association - SPBYA Scholarship Fund Drive Receives Financial Pledges and Training Opportunities from Key Stakeholders
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Monrovia, Liberia — September 19, 2026: The St. Paul Bridge Youth Association (SPBYA) has successfully concluded its Scholarship and Vocational Training Fund Drive, receiving financial commitments, educational materials, and vocational training opportunities from stakeholders, institutions, community leaders, and other partners.
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The fund drive, held on September 19, 2026, at the St. Paul Bridge Town Hall, brought together residents, philanthropists, community leaders, well-wishers, and other stakeholders to support the Association’s initiative aimed at helping deserving young people in the community access education and vocational training opportunities.
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‎ During the program, several individuals and stakeholders made financial and material commitments toward the initiative. Among those supporting the fund drive were Hon. Samuel Weah and Randy Nyenpan, who pledged financial support.
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Alphonsus Wiah donated educational materials (3 cartoons of copybooks) and pledged to provide free internet access for students in the community, along with financial support toward the initiative.
Ms. Harriet M. Bandiyo and Mr. Paul Y. Moiweh also made cash contributions to the scholarship fund drive.
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Several vocational training institutions and individuals also pledged support by providing training opportunities for young people.
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‎Mrs. Sarah Nyon pledged financial support and offered a scholarship opportunity for vocational training at her institution in St. Paul Bridge.
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‎Mr. S. Royal Howard ( Royal Boss ), through the Royal Events Institute, pledged to provide unlimited training opportunities in decoration and catering. His support also includes providing training materials for participants, allowing young people to acquire practical skills without the additional burden of purchasing training materials themselves.
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‎Mr. Abdu A. Kamara pledged 100 training slots at the Liberia Institute of Health & Technology, The slots include 25 computer training opportunities and 75 slots for other vocational trades.
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‎ Speaking during the program, the Chair of the St. Paul Bridge Youth Association’s Educational Committee, Momo S. Nah , expressed appreciation to the stakeholders and participants for their presence and support for the scholarship fund drive and youth empowerment initiative.
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The Chair of the Association’s Program and Planning Committee, Ms. Sophia Tinneh Wreh, also extended profound appreciation to everyone whose contributions and participation helped make the fund drive a success.
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‎The St. Paul Bridge Youth Association says it will continue engaging stakeholders and mobilizing additional support to ensure that the commitments made during the fund drive are translated into tangible educational and vocational opportunities for beneficiaries.
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The Association is also calling on additional partners, individuals, businesses, institutions, philanthropists, and well-wishers to join the initiative as it works to provide sustainable educational and vocational opportunities for young people in the St. Paul Bridge community.
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