MONROVIA – In observance of World Contraceptive Day 2025, Youth Arise 4 Development (YA4D), in collaboration with the West Point Adolescents Initiative and with generous support from DKT International Liberia, successfully empowered over 300 men and boys in the communities of West Point and New Kru Town through a two-day awareness and engagement campaign held on September 25–26, 2025.
This year’s global theme, “A choice for all. Freedom to plan, power to choose,” was localized under the activity theme: “Shared Choice, Shared Responsibility: Empowering Men and Boys for a Healthier Future.”
Liberia continues to face alarming rates of teenage pregnancy, with nearly 3 in 10 adolescent girls (ages 15–19) having begun childbearing (LDHS).
Vulnerable communities such as West Point and New Kru Town experience some of the highest rates of teenage motherhood and fatherhood due to poverty, misinformation, and limited access to modern contraceptives.
While interventions often focus on girls and women, men and boys remain under-engaged despite their critical role in contraceptive use and support for women’s reproductive choices.
This program was designed to bridge that gap, positioning men and boys as active partners in promoting safe sexual practices and preventing teenage pregnancies.
Over the two days, participants engaged in: Awareness sessions on contraceptive methods, myths, and benefits.
Practical demonstrations on proper condom use. Distribution of 300 condom packs to men and boys aged 15–35.
Motivational testimonies from local male role models, highlighting positive masculinity and responsible behavior.
Day 1 was held in West Point, while Day 2 took place in New Kru Town, reaching the full target of 300 direct beneficiaries and indirectly impacting hundreds of women, families, and community members.
Key Outcomes: Men and boys gained practical knowledge on contraceptives and safe sexual practices.
300 participants received free condoms and learned correct usage.
Improved male engagement in preventing teenage pregnancies and supporting women’s reproductive health choices.
Strengthened partnerships and dialogues within communities to promote shared responsibility in family planning.
“This initiative is a turning point in how we engage men and boys in family planning conversations. By empowering them, we are tackling one of the root causes of teenage pregnancy in our most vulnerable communities,” said Jutomue Doetein, Executive Director of Youth Arise 4 Development (YA4D).
YA4D and the West Point Adolescents Initiative will extend the momentum by establishing peer educator networks, youth clubs, and ongoing SRHR programs, ensuring continuous male involvement in contraceptive awareness and use.
