The event in Monrovia at the Sport Commission brought together students, school administrators, civil society executives, journalists and political leaders. The process was marked by parade through the principal streets of Monrovia, traditional culture and singing performances and the reading of the pledge.

A public rally drawing a general public attendance

YOCADS was able to mobilise muslim faithful in Monrovia. The event took place simultaneously in the time frame of 12.00 to 3.00 PM. Using the MDG caucus of YOCADS, MDG clubs and staff of civil societies, YOCADS managed to mobilise the muslim faithfuls.

Mobilization of two churches within the Chicken Factory Area

Held to workshops on the sensitization of MDGs at New Georgia Estate and the MP area community

YOCADS will mobilize the Muslims from selected Mosque on Friday 17, 2008 to participate in the Stand Up and Take Action Awareness Rally. Over the past two years the Muslims religion in Liberia and other parts of Africa have not been fully involve in the Stand Up activities. This why have decided to engage them too positively to raise their voices against poverty and inequalities in Liberia.

The Christian Church, as a religious and social institution in Liberia has overtime evolved as a key pillar of every modern society for its moral fortitude, social services and charity to mankind. The Church in Liberia has been very instrumental in mobilizing people to advocate on issues that affect the larger public.

Students and Youth of Liberia are the greatest victims of poverty; they have limited access to education and their basic social needs that are cardinal to lifting them out of poverty.

Despite some progress towards achieving the MDGs in Liberia gender equality, women are still not given the same protection, rights and roles as men and are denies opportunities for employment and education. Traditional practices, attitudes, and roles, in addition to religious and economic beliefs, result in unequal power relation, which may not be recognized as discrimination.

Once a failed state crushed by 14 years of devastating civil war, Liberia today is a happier, more peaceful place, now enjoying steady progress in moving from the ravages of conflict into stability and recovery. The Government of Liberia has adopted the poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS). However, childhood and maternal mortality rates are still alarmingly high. Unemployment is widespread.