Liberia

5800 hectares

Their faith-based organization is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable land restoration in Liberia, especially in Montserrado County, including Paynesville and Monrovia. The organization lead reforestation and tree-planting initiatives to restore degraded ecosystems, improve biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods through agroforestry. University of Liberia has hands-on experience managing approximately 150 acres at Doris Cooper Farm in Todee, where The organization contributeds to sustainable land management and community engagement efforts. Additionally, attending the G20 Global Land Initiative masterclas in Senegal enhanced University of Liberia's knowledge of faith-based approaches and effective restoration strategies. The organization actively engage faith leaders and communities through workshops and youth programs that integrate spiritual values with practical land restoration actions. Looking ahead, the organization plan to expand tailored restoration projects acros Liberias coastal and rural areas, building partnerships to scale their impact. Their mission is to foster resilience and sustainable development by caring for the land entrusted to us, and the organization welcome opportunities to collaborate and learn through initiatives like Faith4Land. The widespread cutting down of large trees and ongoing deforestation threaten ecosystem health and reduce biodiversity. Land tenure conflicts and low community awarenes about the long-term impacts of deforestation also hinder progres. The organization is committed to tackling these obstacles through education, community engagement, and seeking partnerships for support.

120 acres hectares

At Doris Cooper Farm in Todde District, Liberia, their faith community actively manages about 120 acres of land focused on restoration and sustainable agriculture. The organization organize tree planting, soil conservation, and water management projects that involve youth groups, local church members, and community leaders. Their goal is to restore degraded land while promoting food security and environmental stewardship grounded in Christian values. The organization also plan to expand restoration efforts to nearby communities, engaging more faith groups to build a larger network committed to healing the land and serving Gods creation. This makes restoration harder and affects food production.

Lutheran World Federation WtG Initiative is interested in this for their advocacy purposes in Liberia Core budget challenges are key for their work and capacity in monitoring the varying lands for the members Institutions; building an equipped teamwork with State Actors.