Sustaining Peace through Development Initiatives (SPDI)

SPDI

Sustaining Peace through Development Initiatives

SPDI

Sustaining Peace through Development Initiatives

SPDI

Sustaining Peace through Development Initiatives

About us

Sustaining Peace through Development Initiatives (SPDI) is a Liberian not-for-profit organization legally registered in May 2021. SPDI was founded by Liberians who previously worked with ZOA Nederland (ZOA-NL) in Liberia and was established as part of the transition following the conclusion of ZOA’s operations in the country.
Building on the knowledge, experience, and achievements developed through years of work in Liberia, SPDI promotes continuity, sustainability, local ownership, and inclusive development. Our team comprises qualified, experienced, and trusted Liberian professionals with a strong understanding of local realities and a commitment to advancing sustainable peace and inclusive development.

Our Mission

To ignite shared values in finding sustainable solutions to the most critical development and peace issues affecting Liberia.

Our Vision

A society characterized by justice, peace, inclusion, and active community participation in decisions that affect people’s lives.

Empowering Women, Youth & Marginalized Communities

SPDI’s current focus is on strengthening the inclusive participation of women, youth, local authorities, people living with

Strengthening Food Security & Farmer Livelihoods

Food insecurity remains a major challenge for many communities in Liberia. Although the country has significant agricultural potential

Village Savings & Loan Associations

SPDI works with smallholder farmers and communities to establish Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) that provide practical community-based

Peacebuilding & Community Dialogue

We promote peaceful coexistence, social cohesion, community dialogue, reconciliation, and locally led approaches to preventing and resolving conflict.

Democracy, Human Rights & Civic Engagement

We encourage citizens, especially women, youth, marginalized groups, and people living with disabilities, to participate

Gender Equality & Inclusion

We mainstream gender equality and actively promote the participation and leadership of women, youth, people living with disabilities, and other

Education

We support access to quality and affordable education and promote community participation in creating opportunities for children and young people

WASH

We contribute to improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices to promote healthier and more resilient communities.

Our Geographic Experience

SPDI has extensive hands-on experience working with marginalized communities, women, youth, people living with disabilities, local authorities, and community leaders in:

Grand Cape Mount County
Bomi County
Gbarpolu County
Grand Bassa County
Margibi County

Across these areas, SPDI has contributed to social cohesion, human rights promotion, advocacy, peacebuilding, economic empowerment, civic participation, inclusive decision-making, and community dialogue.

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Building a Peaceful & Inclusive Liberia

SPDI envisions communities where every person has an opportunity to participate, contribute, and benefit from development. By connecting peacebuilding, civic participation, agriculture, livelihoods, education, gender equality, and community empowerment, we work toward a Liberia where communities have the knowledge, resources, and confidence to shape their own future. Together, we are sustaining peace through locally led development, inclusive participation, and empowered communities.