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Liberia

Liberia - Beekeeping has opened up opportunities for the women of Twah River Beekeepers Association

Context

Liberia re-joined the FFF in 2021 as a network country, having been part of the programme as a core country from 2013–2017 during Phase I.

Rich in natural resource and forest cover, Liberia continues to face ongoing deforestation and environmental degradation which FFF activities are helping to combat. Support focuses on sustainable land management activities in Lofa, Nimba and Gbarpolu counties – areas which are rich in biodiversity and key for food production. Beekeeping in particular has been upscaled. Because healthy forests are essential for bee populations, this activity gives communities a strong incentive to conserve and sustainably manage forest resources.

In 2025, FFF supported seven main apex-level FFPOs (up from three in 2024) representing 6 567 members.

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Products

Key products produced in Liberia include honey, cashew nuts and sustainable charcoal, as well as botanical forest products such as xylopia and grains of paradise.

Highlights

  • Strengthening governance
    In 2025, the FFF supported the establishment of the Liberian Federation of Forest and Farm Producer Organizations. This umbrella organization represents 13 apex forest and farm producer organizations in Liberia – seven of which are supported by the FFF. It strengthens their capacity, promotes sustainable practices, improves market access and advocates for farmer-friendly policies.
  • Production and markets
    FFF supported the Liberia Cashew Development Authority (LCDA) to establish four new cashew producer associations – half of which are led by women. Cashews thrive in dry conditions and are an ideal climate-resilient cash crop. Women in Liberia are also diversifying their livelihoods through beekeeping, snail farming and growing grains of paradise.
  • Resilience and restoration
    In Lofa County, the FFF supported the National Union of Community Forestry Development Committees (NUCFDC) and other producer organizations to restore 21 420 hectares of degraded community land through agroforestry initiatives. This included the National Charcoal Union of Liberia (NACUL) which established 2.5 hectares of woodlots and adopted improved charcoal production techniques.