Liberian Church Leaders Launch AACC Youth Training on SRHR and SPG with Renewed Hope for a Sustainable Future
Church leaders in Liberia have expressed renewed hope for a healthier and more sustainable future as they opened the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) young faith leaders training on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Sustainable Population Growth (SPG) on 26th May 2026. Hosted at the Trinity Cathedral of the Episcopal Church of Liberia, the training opened with an intergenerational session graced by Bishop James Jelle of the Episcopal Church of Liberia and Rev. Dr. Christopher Wleh, Toe I, General Secretary of the Liberia Council of churches among other religious leaders.
In his welcome remarks, Bishop James Selle expressed deep appreciation to the AACC for choosing Liberia as one of the countries to benefit from the intervention. He warmly welcomed participants and encouraged them to maximize the opportunity presented by the training, describing it as a timely platform for learning, transformation, and action. Bishop Selle emphasized the important role of the church in responding to the realities facing young people today, noting that faith communities must remain active agents of hope, healing, and social transformation.
While describing the local context on faith, SRHR, sustainable population growth, and development in Liberia, Margret Mulbah, a Catholic youth leader from the Liberia Council of Churches, highlighted how the lack of accurate knowledge and information on SRHR continues to destroy the lives and future of many young people in Liberia. Ms. Williams Denise. underscored the important role of culture and religion in promoting SRHR and SPG in Liberia. She also stressed that faith leaders and cultural institutions remain highly influential in shaping attitudes, values, and behaviors within communities.
While opening the training, Dr. Christopher Wleh I, stressed that despite the SRHR challenges facing Liberia, young people possess the energy, creativity, vitality, and talents necessary to transform society. He expressed that initiatives such as this training provide renewed hope for Liberia and the continent at large. The training shall run until 30th May 2026.
In the photo: AACC Executive Secretary, Brian Muyunga Facilitating a session during the training. [Courtesy - Victor M. Paseewe]
