We work with vulnerable communities and schools to ensure children from underserved communities gain access to quality education.
We work to ensure “no Liberian child is left without hope or opportunities" through strategic investments in education.
We invest in the future of the children we serve by provide full scholarships and school readiness materials.
We awarded Four students of the University of Liberia, College of Agriculture and Forestry, a total of US$2,000 in grants following a competitive agricultural entrepreneurship program held at the University’s Fendall Campus. The program brought together students from the College of Agriculture and Forestry, university supporters, and members of Sweat Equity Leadership Development. It was held under the theme Shaping Entrepreneurs Through Agriculture, with the aim of empowering students to develop sustainable agricultural businesses. The grant initiative took place at the University of Liberia Fendall Campus, where nine students presented business proposals for consideration. The participants included Dwannah V. Dukuly, Emmanuel Taylor, Maryrose S.K. Jacobs, Andrew Mulbah, Zomonwon Kilay, Janet S. Weadatu, Abraham Sarmie, Emmett Jolo, Kermedia Yarzuah, and Willianmina B. Glay. After the presentations by each of the applicants, four students emerge as lucky winners, each receiving US$500. The winners were Willianmina B. Glay as first place, Emmett Jolo as second place, Emmanuel Taylor as third place, and Andrew Mulbah as fourth place.
Through our scholarship program, the Chief Executive Officer of Sweat Equity Leadership Development, Dr. Pitman Kennedy, has awarded scholarships to 27 school-going children in Toweh Town, District #6, Nimba County. The scholarship presentation took place during a day-long community engagement program that brought together citizens from Toweh Town and surrounding villages. The event was hosted in Toweh Town, where Dr. Kennedy and his delegation were warmly welcomed by chiefs, elders, women, and youth of the district. Beneficiary institutions include Varmie Memorial High School, Little Angel Daycare, and Toweh Public School. Students from these institutions were selected to benefit from the 27 scholarships aimed at promoting access to education and academic excellence. During the program, Dr. Kennedy expressed appreciation to the people of Toweh Town for the warm reception accorded him and his team. He acknowledged the elders for their role in providing guidance, unity, and leadership within the communities and noted that the district has produced many distinguished and intelligent citizens who are contributing positively to national development. Dr. Kennedy shared that his passion for education and youth empowerment is rooted in his personal life experiences, including spending two years as a refugee during Liberia’s civil conflict. These experiences influenced his commitment to creating meaningful opportunities and multiple pathways for young people to succeed. Through Sweat Equity Leadership Development and the scholarship program, Dr. Kennedy continues to work as a youth advocate dedicated to reshaping lives, empowering young people, and strengthening communities across Liberia.
Children are the heart of what we do at Sweat Equity Leadership Development (SELD), so we go beyoundries to put smile on their faces. As part of our community initiative, we organized a Christmas party at Johnson for our children to celebrate Christmas, an event that brought together more than 400 children ensuring that they have hope, courage, and motivation for Christmas festival. During the program, as usual, the CEO, Dr. Kennedy awarded an additional scholarships to some of the children who took part in celebration.
As part of our communitives, we work and provide supports, which is focused on empowering rural women and men to build sustainable and resilient livelihoods. This initiative supports smallholder farmers by strengthening their capacity to produce cassava as both a food security crop and a reliable source of income. Through collective effort, access to improved farming practices, and community participation, the initiative aims to reduce poverty while promoting self-reliance in rural communities. The farmers are engaged in the harvesting phase of cassava farm, a critical stage where months of hard work in land preparation, planting, and crop management come to fruition. Men and women work side by side to uproot mature cassava tubers. This collaborative approach not only increases productivity but also reinforces shared responsibility, knowledge exchange, and unity among community members. Beyond harvesting, the project emphasizes value addition and market-oriented agriculture. Farmers are encouraged to process cassava into products such as gari, fufu. The initiative helps them generate steady income, improve household nutrition, and invest in education and healthcare. Overall, the cassava agriculture farm is strengthening livelihoods, empowering rural women and men, and contributing to sustainable community development.
Sweat Equity Athletic Development and Basketball Training is more than sports it is a holistic platform for transforming the lives of young people. Through basketball training and intentional athletic development, the program emphasizes physical fitness, strength, endurance, agility, and healthy lifestyle habits that build strong bodies and sharp minds. Beyond fitness, it instills discipline, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and resilience, using sport as a powerful tool to prepare youth for success both on and off the court.
Dr. Kennedy is a Liberian humanitarian with over 20 years of service in the United States Air Force and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sweat Equity Leadership Development. Dr. Kennedy holds a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University, earned in 2023. He also holds a Master of Science in Management with emphasis in Organizational Leadership from National Louis University, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology from Boise State University, and associate degrees in Health Service Management and Computer Networking Technology.
Mr. Nentor has a strong academic and leadership background spanning healthcare administration, international relations, leadership, and community sanitation. He hold diplomas in Healthcare Administration and International Relations, along with certifications in Leadership and Countywide Sanitation. Mr. Nentor currently serves as Country Director for Sweat Equity Leadership Development, where I provide strategic leadership, support youth empowerment initiatives, and drive community-focused programs. As Country Director of SELD, his responsibilities focus on leading the organization’s mission and operations within the country while ensuring sustainable impact.
Chris Wonnah is an agripreneur, youth development advocate, and sustainability leader, and he currently serves with Sweat Equity Leadership Development as Secretary General, where he contributes to youth leadership development, mentorship, and community empowerment initiatives. He is deeply committed to advancing food security, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive youth empowerment in Liberia and across Africa.
Darlington Barclay is an Agricultural Extension professional, educator, researcher, and motivational speaker with expertise in sustainable agriculture, leadership development, and institutional strategy. Mr. Barclay has served as a proposal writer with the civil society organization Leading by Integrity. He currently works as Chief Strategist and Advisor at Sweat Equity Athletic and Leadership Development, where he supports youth leadership, organizational growth, and performance excellence
Mr. Nyorkor is a Prospective graduate In agricultural extension education, university of Liberia (UL). He currently serves as Operations Manager for Sweat Equity Leadership Development International. Previous, Mr. Nyorkor served as Assistant Sale Manager for Finda Salo Business center, Redlight, Paynesville city, Liberia.
Ruth E. McGill is a junior student of Public Administration and Economics at the African Methodist Episcopal University, with a strong passion for leadership, governance, and economic transformation. She currently serves as the Record Director of Sweat Equity Leadership Development, where she mentors and supports young leaders while strengthening her skills in leadership, coordination, and problem-solving.