About Us

Catalyst Liberia Incorporated. – Profile 

Who We Are

Catalyst Liberia Incorporated is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-religious organization dedicated to improving rural livelihoods through self-help initiatives. Established in 1999 and officially registered in 2000, Catalyst focuses on agriculture, aquaculture, and rural development. The organization is led by a skilled management team with extensive expertise in agriculture and research.

Our Experience & Projects

With over 22 years of experience, Catalyst Liberia Inc. has successfully managed and implemented projects in agriculture, aquaculture, and rural infrastructure development. We collaborate with government institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), as well as international and local NGOs.

Key Projects

1. STRIVE Project (2021 – 2025)

   • Partnering with IECD to support 200 vegetable farmers in Bong County.
   • Focus on value chain development and expanding market access for farm produce.

2. Fish-Lib Project (2019 – 2023)

   • In partnership with APDRA pisciculture paysanne, supporting fish farmers in Bong, Lofa, and Nimba Counties.
   • Key Achievements:
     • 150 existing farms increased fish production from 0.5T/Ha/Year to 1T/Ha/Year.
     • 250 new fish farmers supported with integrated rice-fish farming and vegetable gardening.
     • Established 35 farmer-based organizations and three county-level fish farmer unions.

3. PARTNERS Programme (2021 – 2022) – Funded by the EU

   • Partnered with WHH to support 720 smallholder farmers across Rivercess and Grand Kru Counties.
   • Focused on increasing food production of cassava, plantain, cowpea, legumes, and moringa.

4. CNFA/LADA (2020 – 2021) – Funded by USAID

   • Trained 15 inland valley fish farmers in pond development and local fish feed processing.
   • Provided five sets of fish feed processing equipment and trained 500 aquaculture farmers.

5. WFP/BIL Project (2012 – 2015) – Funded by Japan

   • Supported 450 smallholder rice farmers in Bong County.
   • Developed 106 hectares of rehabilitated paddy fields to improve rice production and food security.

6. Other Major Projects:

   • ACDI/VOCA LIFE III (2015 – 2017): Trained 600 cocoa farmers and established nurseries for 100,000 hybrid cocoa seedlings.
   • USAID/LCIP (2004 – 2010): Managed $1.5 million in grants for agriculture and infrastructure in Bong, Nimba, and Lofa.
   • Oxfam GB Liberia (2011 – 2015) – Funded by the EU: Developed 1,018 acres of lowland rice farms and constructed irrigation structures and dams.
   • FAO Partnership: Distributed planting materials and tools to 14,000 beneficiaries in Bong, Nimba, and Lofa.

Our Areas of Operation

We specialize in rural development with expertise in agriculture, aquaculture, and infrastructure, focusing on:
✅ Irrigated lowland rice production
✅ Integrated rice-fish farming
✅ Inland fish farming
✅ Vegetable production
✅ Animal husbandry
✅ Hybrid cocoa and oil palm production
✅ Rubber cultivation
✅ Community-based development initiatives
✅ Market linkages and rural infrastructure (roads, bridges, water, and sanitation)

Our Approach

Catalyst adopts a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach, ensuring active community involvement in project development. We work closely with government agencies, international partners, and local communities, delivering mobilization, advocacy, training, and empowerment programs.

Our Team

Catalyst Liberia is governed by a Board of Directors and led by a dedicated Project Management Team, ensuring strategic oversight and effective implementation of initiatives / Projects.

• Executive Coordinator
• Head of Program
• Administrator
• Head of M & E
• Head of Logistics
• Five support staff

Additional personnel are recruited on a project-to-project basis, drawing from a pool of professionals with Diploma, AA, and Bachelor’s Degrees in agriculture, aquaculture, and rural development.

Catalyst Liberia Inc. remains committed to empowering rural communities through agriculture, aquaculture, and infrastructure development. Our strong partnerships and evidence-based approaches continue to drive sustainable growth and food security in Liberia.