People are diverse and so are our programs.
Universal Outreach stands firmly committed to delivering high-quality educational and economic development opportunities. Our projects and programs are strategically designed to adapt and expand in response to the essential needs of the local community. Among our current initiatives are the Bright Star Scholarship program, beekeeper training, coconut oil production, development training, and small loans. We are poised to make a significant impact.
Bright Star Scholarship
Give a student a chance
Our scholarship program rewards ambitious students who demonstrate a commitment to learning. By providing a student with a scholarship, you will ensure that a child in Liberia rises to their full potential and has a chance to achieve their dreams.
Consistency is important to the success of this program. If you choose to see someone through a university program we recommend that you start a monthly donation for four years so we can ensure the student has the support they need from start to finish. Helping someone for one year is truly a gift, but seeing them to completion changes their life.
Business Development
Program
Business Acumen Means Everything
Liberia has a long history of small-scale entrepreneurship from market business to provision shops. Universal Outreach has been mentoring small businesses for many years and are now expanding our program by providing a “Be Your Own Boss” Business Development Program to start-ups and new businesses looking to grow. The goal of the program is to develop businesses that have the ability to employ more Liberians and build the economy.
Small Loans
Program
Access to Capital Builds Business
70% of Liberians work in the informal sector making Liberia a country built on entrepreurship. Access to affordable capital remains a challenge that Universal Outreach's small loans addresses. To date we've leant over $300,000 in support of entrepreneurs. A apyback rate of 99% demonstrates that our loaning methodology is working.
Beekeeper Training
Program
Beekeeping Makes Sense
Beekeeping is not just a wise; it is a highly profitable venture. In, the demand for honey is strong, with a reliable buyer ready for every drop produced. Farmers who engage in our beekeeping program acquire a valuable income-generating skill that supports themselves their families, and their communities. This opportunity paves the way for financial stability and freedom, empowering them to effectively meet their financial needs.
Coconut Oil
Production
Economic development gives greater financial stability
For long-term sustainability, economic development must be driven by market forces. After examining various industries, Universal Outreach identified coconut oil production as the ideal candidate for a training program aimed at creating income-generating opportunities for those in need. With plentiful coconut trees and a strong market demand for coconut oil, UOF began exploring strategies to expand this industry. Since 2016, we have collaborated with coconut growers to address challenges, and today, we are actively bringing this vision to fruition.
Surf Tourism
Initiative
Economic development gives greater financial stability
The young people of Robertsport, Liberia, aspire for a brighter future—one where fishing is not their sole employment opportunity. They envision a tomorrow filled with learning, growth, and the chance to connect love for the ocean with a global audience. Promoting tourism also involves caring for natural resources, honing interpersonal skills, and prioritizing community health. Our programs in Robertsport approach tourism in a comprehensive way.
