Edwin Boakai
Edwin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Youth Action Lead Liberia, where he focuses on initiating, planning, and executing civic engagement activities for young people, and consenting and advocating for vulnerable kids who have not tasted any form of formal education. He provides means where vulnerable kids are centered for preschool learning in several communities.
He is a Christian by religion and a member of the Divine Praise the Glory of Zion; Peace Praise Full Gospel Church in Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia. For five years, Edwin works as Secretary for the church.
Edwin holds a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from the Apostle Wisdom School of Health Assistant and he is currently a Junior Student at Cepres International University where he is focusing on Medical Laboratory Technology study at the BSC level. He also holds a certificate in Civic Engagement from the African Civic Engagement Academy through the University of Georgia.
Edwin is driven by his commitment to social inclusion and the participation of young people in society and he is always motivating his colleagues to become meaningful and contribute to society.