Zones rurales au Libéria - Elili - Entrepreneurs du Monde

Liberia

Despite relative political stability, Liberia continues to face high levels of poverty and food insecurity, which severely affect populations in protected areas.

A population severely affected by poverty and food insecurity

Liberia is a country in West Africa, bordered by Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

Poverty affects nearly 70% of the population, and about half suffer from food insecurity. The level of financial inclusion among the population is also very low: half of the population over the age of 15 has no account with a financial institution or mobile phone provider.

Agriculture accounts for one-third of GDP and employs two-thirds of the population, 80% of whom are women. The country is also home to 40% of West Africa’s forests, making their preservation a major regional issue.

News from the field

A country facing major socioeconomic challenges

With an estimated population of 5.2 million, Liberia ranks 177th out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index, and 70% of the population lives below the poverty line.

  • 5.2 millions of inhabitants

  • 177/193 in the HDI ranking

  • 70 % of the population lives below the poverty line

Supporting farmers in adopting sustainable practices

With Elili, a local microfinance institution created in 2024, Entrepreneurs du Monde helps farmers living near protected areas to make a better living from their work, improve food security for all, and stop resorting to deforestation to expand their farmland.

  • Bénéficiaire commerçante au Libéria- Elili - Entrepreneurs du Monde
  • Formation agroécologie au Libéria - Elili - Entrepreneurs du Monde

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    In Liberia, Elili supports farmers living near protected forests. The team trains them in agroecology to improve their yields while preserving forest ecosystems.