MKNK Foundation Sponsors 40 Young Liberians in Gonet Academy Cohort 12 Program

Monrovia, Liberia – The Martin K. N. Kollie Foundation (MKNK-F) has once again demonstrated its commitment to youth empowerment by fully sponsoring 40 young Liberian professionals who successfully graduated from Gonet Academy’s Cohort 12 program.

Out of a total of 826 graduates, the 40 beneficiaries sponsored by the foundation were recognized for their exceptional academic performance and dedication throughout their studies. The Gonet Academy also honored the MKNK Foundation during the ceremony, presenting a special recognition for its consistent role in inspiring and empowering young Liberians through education and skills development.

In a message titled “The Power of Empowerment – Another Promise Fulfilled,” activist Martin K. N. Kollie, founder of the foundation, extended heartfelt congratulations to all graduates. He praised the graduates for their hard work and encouraged them to continue adding value to their professional journeys. “Congratulations to all graduates of Cohort 12. Be proud of this career advancement because it’s an added value to your professional journey,” he added.

Kollie reaffirmed the foundation’s mission to not only advocate for the Liberian people but also to provide tangible, sustainable solutions to empower them. “It is not enough to just fight for our people through advocacy. We must also impact their lives. We must also find sustainable solutions to their problems,” he emphasized.

The MKNK Foundation has been at the forefront of several youth-centered initiatives, including scholarship programs in technical and vocational education. According to Kollie, the foundation will continue to equip young Liberians with marketable skills to help them create jobs, become competitive in the labor market, and overcome poverty.

“We will continue to arm Liberians, especially the youth, with marketable careers and hands-on skills in order for them to create jobs for themselves and rise above poverty. This is what we seek, and this is what the oppressors don’t want. The oppressors do not want y’all to be empowered,” he concluded.

Kollie, who continues his advocacy from exile, reiterated that the foundation’s mission remains rooted in the principles of empowerment, equality, and national development.