About GPBNet-Liberia Peace & Leadership Organization
The GPBNet-Liberia Peace and Leadership Academy is a transformative initiative of the Global Peace Building Network –GPBNet Liberia, an organization committed to shaping the next generation of peacebuilders, community leaders, and social change agents across Liberia and beyond. As a premier platform for training, mentoring, and empowering young leaders, our Academy serves as a center of excellence for inclusive peace education, civic leadership, conflict resolution, and transformative community development.
Our Mission
To train and equip a new generation of ethical, visionary, and peace-centered leaders through professional development, practical training, and community engagement across Liberia and beyond.
Our Vision
To be Liberia’s leading institution for peace-building, peace ambassadors training, humanitarian works, leadership development, diplomacy, civic transformation and more.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our work and define our commitment to peace.
Peace & Nonviolence
Upholding the sanctity of life and dialogue in resolving conflicts.
Integrity & Accountability
Modeling ethical leadership in every engagement.
Inclusivity & Empowerment
Ensuring all voices are heard, especially women, youth, and marginalized communities.
Excellence & Innovation
Pursuing quality, relevance, and innovation in all our programs.
Community Service
Encouraging servant leadership and local ownership of peace efforts.
Our Core Objectives
- Promote peaceful co-existence and social cohesion across communities.
- Build leadership capacity in youth, women, and grassroots leaders.
- Provide ongoing professional training in peace-building, mediation, and ethical governance and more.
- Foster interfaith, intercultural, and intergenerational dialogue.
- Support sustainable community development through education and advocacy.
Institutional Norms
- Respect for diverse religious, ethnic, and political views.
- Zero tolerance for hate speech or discrimination.
- Commitment to punctuality, participation, and responsibility.
- Dress modestly and act professionally at all organization events.
- Mandatory participation in community service projects.
Our Story
Founded on the principles of nonviolence, participatory leadership, and sustainable development, the organization equips youth, community influencers, and aspiring diplomats with practical skills and theoretical foundations to lead with integrity, courage, and vision in their communities. We deliver structured peace-building training programs, including the flagship Professional International Diplomatic Peace Ambassadors Award Training Program (PIDGPAATP), facilitate leadership development workshops tailored to Liberia’s sociopolitical and cultural realities, and provide mentorship to emerging youth leaders.
Since our founding, the organization has graduated multiple cohorts of trained peace ambassadors, many of whom are now leading grassroots peace projects, community advocacy programs, and national youth initiatives. Our alumni network spans 10 plus counties and regions, forming a growing movement of young peace-builders committed to shaping a united and prosperous Liberia and globally.
Our Impact Snapshot
Our work is creating a ripple effect of peace and leadership across Liberia.
78+
Peace Ambassadors Trained
10+
Counties Reached
5+
Active Alumni Projects
10+
National & International Partners
Our Goals
Our strategic roadmap for building a sustainable future of peace and leadership in Liberia and beyond.
- Expand training to 10 counties.
- Launch a mobile peace education unit.
- Develop an online training portal.
- Recruit and train 500 new peace champions.
- Secure accreditation for academy certification programs.
- Build a permanent campus for the academy.
- Establish GPBNet Peace Schools in all 15 counties.
- Launch a Peace Fellowship Program for West African youth.
- Partner with African universities for degree-level peace and leadership training.
- Position Liberia as a regional hub for faith-based peace-building leadership
Meet Our Leadership and Faculties
The dedicated team guiding our mission for a peaceful Liberia.
AMB. Konah KR Gayetee
Executive Director
Dr. Jesse Salgado
Training Experts Consultant
HRH King Clyde Rivers
Executive Training Endorsement Partner
Dr. Agnes Fortune-Cannon
Executive Program Advisor
AMB. Moses Nayreau
Chairperson ( Executive Alumni Leadership Committee)
Rev. Trokon T. Garnett
Religious Advisor
Voices of Our Community
Hear from the individuals who have been part of our journey.
"GPBNet-Liberia gave me the skills and courage to lead peace dialogues and conflict resolution in my church and community after months of tension. Today, I proudly serve as a certified Peace Ambassador."
Amb. Sandra Lombaye
Monrovia, PIDGPAATP Cohort 4 Graduate
"The organization’s focus on grassroots leadership changed my mindset. I went from as a student activist to a community builder with a real plan for change."
Amb. Joseph F. Bundoo
Lofa, PIDGPAATP Cohort 4 Graduate
"GPBNet's program in our school taught us how to resolve conflicts without violence. It's a lesson I'll carry with me for life."
Mr. Marcel C. Marcel
Peace Education Program
Become a Part of the Change
Your support empowers the next generation of Liberian leaders. Whether you choose to donate or volunteer your time, your contribution makes a difference.