In Central Bentol, Careysburg Rural, Montserrado County, learning extended beyond the classroom as 38 participants, including 27 women and 11 men, successfully completed Batch 4 Pre-Award Training under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP).
Facilitated through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the training focused on Climate-Smart Agriculture, equipping women-led businesses with practical knowledge and innovative farming techniques that promote increased productivity while protecting the environment. The sessions highlighted sustainable agricultural practices that help farmers adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, improve crop yields, and strengthen food security for their families and communities.
To reinforce the classroom lessons, participants took part in a practical field demonstration on water infiltration under different soil cover practices. Through this hands-on exercise, they observed how various soil management techniques affect water absorption and retention. The demonstration illustrated the importance of protecting soil with vegetation or organic cover to reduce erosion, conserve moisture, improve soil
fertility, and build resilience against changing weather patterns. These practical experiences allow participants to better understand how simple climate-smart practices can significantly improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.
The pre-award training is a critical component of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, ensuring that beneficiaries are well-prepared to effectively manage the grants and livelihood opportunities they will receive. By combining technical knowledge with practical field experience, the Ministry is empowering women entrepreneurs with the confidence, skills, and tools needed to establish stronger, more resilient, and sustainable agricultural enterprises.
