The Liberia Fisheries Governance Project (LFGP) has successfully trained 81 fisherfolk across Sinoe County’s four fishing districts in alternative livelihood skills, marking a significant step toward strengthening resilience within fishing communities.
This achievement builds on earlier efforts, beginning with 9 fisherfolk trained in May 2025 and an additional 72 participants in subsequent sessions. Together, these trainings have equipped fisherfolk with practical skills in baking, tie‑and‑dye, and soap making areas identified through a county‑wide assessment as high‑demand products and services.
By diversifying income sources beyond fisheries, the initiative aims to expand economic opportunities and deepen community participation in the coastal economy.
To demonstrate skills transfer, trainees showcased their newly acquired abilities by baking assorted breads and cakes, producing colourful tie‑and‑dye garments, and manufacturing various soaps. Trainers assessed these outputs to confirm mastery and readiness for commercialization.
Looking ahead, LFGP will provide start‑up kits to beneficiaries, enabling them to launch small enterprises and smoothly transition into new income‑generating ventures. This support is expected to enhance household incomes, promote economic resilience, and contribute to sustainable community development.
