MARGIBI, Liberia — The Urban Bridge Initiative has concluded its August cleanup exercise, engaging more than 30 disadvantaged youths in Margibi County as part of efforts to provide them with meaningful activities and help reintegrate them into society.
The exercise, which was conducted in Margibi County’s Second District, covered two major communities-Cotton Tree and Dolo Town.
Speaking to reporters, the organization’s Executive Director, Insp. Abrahim Kamara, who also serves as an Inspector of Police assigned at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Depot #1, said the initiative is committed to helping young people who are living or spending much of their time on the streets.
According to Insp. Kamara, the Urban Bridge Initiative has taken nearly 50 disadvantaged youths off the streets in less than two months, providing them with opportunities to participate in community cleanup activities and other constructive engagements.
He emphasized that the young people should not be viewed as worthless or abandoned members of society, stressing the need for collective support to help them build better lives.
Insp. Kamara has meanwhile called on local and national leaders to support the initiative so that it can expand its efforts and reach more disadvantaged youths across Margibi County.
He specifically appealed to Representative Ivar K. Jones, Margibi County Superintendent Ojay Morris, Senators J. Emmanuel Nuquay and Nathaniel F. McGill, among other leaders, to lend support to the organization.
“I have to buy food whenever we’re working, and the numbers keep increasing. I’m calling on our leaders to help us,” Insp. Kamara said.
He noted that the growing number of youths participating in the program has placed additional financial demands on the initiative, making support from government officials, lawmakers, businesspeople and other well-meaning Liberians increasingly important.
Insp. Kamara also expressed appreciation to individuals and organizations that have already contributed to the work of the Urban Bridge Initiative, encouraging others to join the effort.
He said the initiative remains committed to providing disadvantaged youths with opportunities that can help them regain confidence, develop useful skills and become productive members of their communities.
