Monrovia, Liberia — The Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) has taken a major step toward tackling substance abuse in schools with the rollout of Liberia’s first evidence-based, school-based prevention intervention.

The initiative officially began with an inception meeting bringing together the Prevention Leadership Action Team (PLAT), a diverse group comprising school administrators, PTA members, alumni representatives, students, and GASD staff. The session focused on orienting stakeholders to the program’s framework, including the Terms of Reference (TOR) and implementation...

Monrovia, Liberia – The Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) is calling for a comprehensive audit and major reforms to Liberia’s national drug response, following the release of a detailed Independent Impact Evaluation Analysis submitted to the General Auditing Commission (GAC).

According to the GASD Executive Director, the Independent Impact Evaluation Analysis provides a comprehensive review of the progress and reported activities of the Multi-Sectoral Steering Committee (MSSC) on Drug Abuse and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) from January 2024 to June 2025.

The evaluation...

The Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD), Infoquest, Liberia Council of Church Desk in partnership with key national stakeholders, has commenced a two-day Peer Educator Training of Trainers Workshop under the Peer Education Program to Strengthen Substance Abuse Prevention Among Young People in Liberia.

The initiative is part of a broader national effort aimed at equipping youth leaders with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to promote drug prevention and awareness across Liberia. The program seeks to empower young people to take the lead in educating their peers on the...

Subject: Concern Over the Non–Evidence-Based Decision to Conduct Nationwide Drug Testing Among Students

As a concerned Addiction Practitioner specialized in School and Environment-Based Prevention, I wish to express my deep concern over the recent decision by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency-Ldea to conduct nationwide drug testing among students in Liberia.

This move is not evidence-based and raises serious questions about its practicality and long-term impact. If thousands of students are found positive, what will the government do next? Currently, even the identified users across the...

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PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA

A Cry to Save a Dying Generation and Protect Our Future

Mr. President,

Honorable Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Distinguished Members of the House of Representatives,

Mr. Vice President, Madame President Pro Tempore and Distinguished Members of the Senate.

It is with heavy hearts and trembling voices that we, concerned citizens and residents of the Republic of Liberia, bring this petition to you in this moment of national emergency. Our ultimate goal is to engage the Government in putting in place several measures to fully and...

GASD and Partners Host 3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drug Prevention in Liberia

June 25, 2025, the Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD), in collaboration with its partners, successfully convened the 3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drug Prevention in Liberia, marking the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This milestone event brought together a diverse cross-section of national stakeholders—including policymakers, public health experts, youth leaders, and civil society actors to elevate the conversation on drug prevention and youth...

GASD and Partners set to Host 3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drug Prevention in Liberia

In commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD), in partnership with the Youth Desk of the Liberia Council of Churches, is hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drug Prevention in Liberia. This landmark event serves as a vital platform to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive drug prevention strategies, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to Liberia’s unique social and cultural...