Liberia Peace Consortium Concludes National Peacebuilding Training

Monrovia, Liberia: The Liberia Peace and Reconciliation Consortium (LNPRC), the nation’s largest peacebuilding conglomerate uniting more than 50 civil society organizations (CSOs), has successfully concluded a three-day National Trainer of Trainers (TOT) Workshop on Peacebuilding in Monrovia.

The landmark event brought together participants from all 15 counties of Liberia, equipping them with practical knowledge in conflict management, reconciliation, leadership, and community peacebuilding. These trained facilitators will now serve as peace ambassadors taking the message of unity to schools, communities, churches, and youth groups across the country.

Speaking to journalists after the event, LNPRC Executive Director and Founder, Mr. Varfee Holmes, shared the inspiration behind the initiative.

He recalled how his passion for peace began during Liberia’s post-war era while working with youth organizations such as Voice of the Future. Holmes emphasized that his lifelong goal has been to “help young people rediscover themselves, develop the gifts God has placed within them, and contribute meaningfully to a peaceful Liberia.”

“Our country’s peace remains fragile,” Holmes cautioned. “Many young people still live with the scars of war and the trauma it caused. That’s why we are committed to strengthening reconciliation and ensuring violence never becomes our new normal.”

The LNPRC’s partnership with Faith in Action International, led by Madam Eldrence Yalley, a Liberian based in the United States, played a vital role in the success of the training.

Madam Yalley’s organization shares a similar vision of healing and restoration for Liberia, and her international peacebuilding experience has been instrumental in shaping LNPRC’s approach.

The TOT program is only the first phase of a larger initiative aimed at establishing Peace Hubs across Liberia centers where citizens can gather to discuss conflicts peacefully and promote dialogue among youth, women, and community leaders.

“We need to breathe peace not just on our lips, but in our hearts, our homes, and our communities,” Holmes said. “That is the Liberia we are building together.”

Currently, LNPRC’s operations are self-funded by its members. However, the organization is seeking partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and goodwill institutions to expand its peacebuilding programs nationwide

“We believe lasting peace cannot be achieved by government alone,” Holmes noted. “It requires the collective effort of citizens, institutions, and partners working hand in hand for the common good.”

The LNPRC’s recent achievement demonstrates that Liberians can unite beyond political and social divides to champion a shared vision of peace, unity, and national renewal.