Liberian Diaspora Initiative Fund (LDIF)

ABOUT LDIF

LDIF is a subsidiary of ULAA Social Services, a 501(c)(3) organization in the US. The Liberian Diaspora Initiative Funds (LDIF) was established by ULAA 2022 in response to supporting The Liberian Government’s poverty reduction efforts. The LDIF aims to improve the lives of Liberians living in poverty, irrespective of ethnicity, language, religion, and gender. The ULAA leadership believes that all Liberians should have equitable access to living a life of dignity, equality, justice, and economic success.

Hon. J. Shiwoh Kamara is calling all Liberians in the diaspora, friends of Liberia and community partners to join us in the fight against poverty as no child or family in Liberia should go without food, education, or equitable access to healthcare. ULAA is seeking to collaborate and develop partnerships with the Liberian Government, US Government Entities., Liberians in the Diaspora, Corporations, Foundations, nonprofit organizations in fulfillment of its LDIF project.

LDIF PRIORITIES

Education

Healthcare

Agriculture

Entrepreneurship

Technology

VALUES

Socially responsible projects that are economically impactful and reduce poverty.
Any Socially responsible investment will consider the need to invest in scalable projects that meet the minimum requirement of creating jobs and reducing poverty.
For accountability and transparency purposes, LDIF partner with
- Liberian Professionals and reputable organizations
- Develop a top-notch management team from across the diaspora and Liberia
- Project selection processes are evidence-based and non-discriminatory
Management decisions are data and research driven.

PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS

LDIF Management Team selects organizations or entities with a track record of yielding results, good leadership structure, and with the mission of focusing on Women, Children & Youth, using the following four-step process.

Identify Organizations

To be a candidate for LDIF assistance, organizations must be identified as organizations currently providing services to Liberians living below the international poverty line.
Establish Project Criteria

LDIF Management team has created a project identification mythology to determine projects eligibility. Projects with the highest opportunity for poverty reduction, economic development, and funds availability are priority areas.
Request Proposals

The committee will request a detailed proposal from organizations that have been vetted and met LDIF’s initial criteria. Each application/request will be graded based on the committee’s established grading criteria.
Publish

The committee will publicly announce organizations selected to participate in the LDIF project.

PROJECT OVERSIGHT

LDIF Management team oversees all projects and ensures project management and delivery quality. Our goal for each project is to provide a governance role designed to reduce project risk and improve our outcomes.

Evaluation

Poverty reduction through economic development is the overarching goal of the LDIF. Therefore, each project is evaluated using the accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making framework. LDIF Management Team conducts all project evaluations to ensure that projects are implemented according to the plan and meet our overall objectives.

Monitoring

LDIF has established a control system that closely monitors each project's effectiveness by ensuring the project is on track during the planning and execution phases. The committee will also monitor project-related details (e.g., budgets, schedules, scope, etc.) against the goals to ensure our projects are on the right track.

Reporting

The project recipients are responsible for submitting a detailed project report including but not limited to project expenses, impact, and sustainability plans.

LDIF FUNDING & SUPPORT

Liberian Diaspora Initiative Fund aims to promote economic development and reduce poverty for the people.

Liberians in the Diaspora

Private Partnerships

Public Partnerships

US Government Entities

Liberian Government

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Projects

Paynesville City Corporation Solid Waste Management Project

Project Overview

In May of 2022, LDIF partnered with Paynesville City Corporation under the watchful eyes of Mayor Pamela Taylor to support the city’s efforts to address Solid Waste Management. The Project is being implemented on a twelve-month grant cycle using a phased approach. Phase I was implemented through a One Day Clean-up Campaign, and Phase II is a monthly initiative combined with education.

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CLICK HERE TO SEE PHASE II IMPACT REPORT