Monrovia, Liberia – The United States Government through its Federal Assistance with implementation from Buutay K. Buu is currently constructing a modern market for over 3,440 women in Zor Gabarplay, Nimba County. The new market is intended to address the unique requirements of female rural vendors by offering a well-organized and secure area for them to sell their goods, expand their businesses, and establish connections with customers.
Through tackling the deficiency of adequate infrastructure in rural Liberia, the project will provide women with a conducive work environment, enhancing their financial independence and raising household revenues.
Funded by U.S. Federal Assistance, this project aims to create a contemporary market to empower rural women, increase earnings, and stimulate local economic development. In an attempt to undertake an assessment, Mr. Buutay K. Buu and his colleagues traveled to the county over the weekend.
The women of the rural market welcomed Buu and his group with open arms during the visit, they participated in customary activities including signing a native song, tossing locally grown rice, and spreading lappers as a way of showing gratitude for the support from the US government.
In his remarks during the visit, Buu thanked the US government for helping to solve the market issue that rural women faced and called for cooperation in order to bring about change.
For him, the market is more than simply a place to purchase and sell; it is a symbol of economic empowerment, dignity, and a better future for the women and families of Zor Gbarplay, who view the market’s development as a step toward prosperity.
“The US government is responsible for making this initiative feasible. Our gratitude goes out to Ambassador Mark Toner, who has been an advocate for grassroots development in Liberia, and the U.S. Federal Assistance. He said, “His dedication to sustainable initiatives like this one is opening doors for marginalized communities and laying the groundwork for long-term growth.”
Speaking about the project’s ability to change lives and create a future, Buu continued that, now that work is well under way, the market will serve as a vital component of Zor Gbarplay’s economic growth and empowerment.
According to him, it would improve the livelihoods of 3,440 beneficiaries and provide them with the means to contribute significantly to their community.
“Building more than just a structure is the goal here. It’s about creating the groundwork for long-term development and success. The initiative emphasizes the value of working together and the necessity of tackling global issues locally. It acts as a reminder that communities and partners may work together to bring about significant, long-lasting change.”
The chairperson of the Rural Marketeers Women’s Association, Madam Ruth Dopoh, praised Mr. Buu as a visionary leader and implementer and thanked the US government and its Embassy in Monrovia for the assistance.
Madam Dope highlighted the difficulties faced by rural women who are involved in both local and international trade, pointing out that they had been doing so for a long time.
However, the construction of a marker structure to offer them with shelter and preservation has posed a serious danger to their life and economic growth.
“To sell, we now spend the majority of our time walking in the scorching heat. However, there is nowhere for us to sit when we arrive, so we will simply gather here. However, we are grateful to God for using the US government to assist us with this location so that our market can no longer be destroyed and we can no longer become ill in that way.”
The current issues they face are the lack of funding to improve their business, technical vocational skills, and training in business management, she stated in a proposal to the U.S. government.
“We aspire to independence and dependability. We urge the US government to equip rural women with vocational skills since we lack the technical and vocational education that is required. Additionally, as we are only doing a hand-to-mouth business here, we are looking for somebody who can teach us business management. Finally, we seek money to expand our business. We can make a difference if the US government can give us another chance and guarantee that we have resources and materials that match the skills we will learn.”
Reported by: Prince Saah
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