TRIBE

05/03/2026

Wain joined leaders from across Africa this week in Nairobi for the World Bank Africa’s Jobs for Youth in Africa Community of Practice, and spoke on a panel titled “From Theory to Practice: Youth Voices on What Works in Job Creation.”

He shared lessons from TRIBE’s work in Liberia. We’re thrilled to be a part of such continental convening that convene key stakeholders influencing job creation in Africa.
_____

27/01/2026

If confirmed by the Senate, Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah will become Liberia’s youngest Minister of Youth and Sports.

In this OPED, our CEO, Wain argues that while this is a historic milestone, symbolism alone cannot address the realities facing a demographic that make up nearly 75 percent of Liberia’s population.

We hope you enjoy reading and sharing the first of many similar writings from Wain, as part of his Public Voices Tackling Poverty Fellowship with Acumen and The OpEd Project.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/opinion/liberia-s-youngest-youth-minister-a-historic-moment-and-a-systemic-test/article_f58b44e1-fe77-40ad-9a3d-a2a43ac97c43.html
———

Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports will soon welcome—if confirmed by the Senate—its youngest ever Minister, Atty. Cornelia W. Kruah. This is a significant and historic milestone; one that fills

11/12/2025

We are proud to announce that our Founder and CEO, Wainright Acquoi, has been elected to the Ashoka Fellowship as an Ashoka West Africa Fellow—one of the world’s most prestigious communities of social innovators.
__________

Wain is the youngest Liberian to receive this lifelong fellowship, joining after only three other Liberians and a global network of system-challenging leaders who are redefining how societies function.
__________
This fellowship offers a lifelong global community of peers across 90+ countries, a three-year capital investment in Wain’s leadership and development, and customized opportunities and visibility to accelerate TRIBE’s impact and scale our work across Africa.
__________
For TRIBE, this recognition is a powerful validation of our bold vision: to re-engineer Liberia’s education-to-employment ecosystem so young people can transition confidently from school into the real world and succeed.
__________
We are immensely grateful to our tribe—teachers, students, school leaders, communities, partners, and you—for the unwavering support across Liberia and beyond.
__________
Now, let’s keep building a new future for education in Liberia and across Africa.
__________

06/11/2025

Last week, our CEO Wain joined the World Bank Group and International Finance Corporation Liberia offices for the launch of the Liberia Economic Update Report’s Sixth Edition, themed “From Stabilization to Inclusion: Pathways to Resilient Growth and Productive Jobs.”
_____
He spoke about human capital as the true engine of economic growth, and how Liberia’s path to inclusive prosperity must begin with strong learning systems and practical education.
_____
At TRIBE, we see learning as the first layer of nation-building. When education produces agency, skills, and opportunity, growth becomes inevitable.
_____

29/10/2025

“…we need people like you who will be the ones to set the standards. The standard for doing things differently. That responsibility rest with you people.”
_____
Happy Birthday, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
_____

15/10/2025

We told you it was special. Here’s proof. 😁
_______
The official closing ceremony of our RE-Novate inaugural cohort video is here. 🎬
_______
Shoutout to TWN Visuals for producing this.
_______

13/10/2025

Some moments you don’t forget. 🤩

On Saturday, our team and fellows had the honor of meeting former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Watching them sit with Madam President, asking questions and sharing what they’ve been working on - you could see it meant something to them.
_______
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development funded RE-Novate through its Liberia Support Program, and this experience meant everything to our team and fellows.
_______

03/10/2025

Propaganda we are not falling for: “TRIBE RE-Novate is a regular high school program”
_____
Happy Friday! 😁
_____

01/10/2025

Happy New Month from a very Tribelous Team. 🤩
_____
We’re starting October feeling grateful for every person in this photo. RE-Novate wouldn’t exist without them.
_____
Do you know anyone here? Mention them in the comments - let’s give them their flowers!
____

30/09/2025

Closing ceremony, but make it a fashion show.
____
Let our fellows inspire your wardrobe, because they absolutely ATE. 🤌🏿😁
_____

29/09/2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025, marked the closing and certification ceremony of our inaugural RE-Novate cohort, and we couldn’t be more proud.
____
Thanks to all our partners who made this possible. This group is ready for whatever comes next. ❤️
_____