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YAI’s Center For Women’s Empowerment Graduates 62

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On July 24th, YAI celebrated the graduation of 62 women from its Center for Women’s Empowerment in Monrovia, Liberia. The women graduated with the job training, life skills and micro-loans needed to maintain successful businesses. President Sirleaf was in attendance and spoke to the women, congratulating them on their achievements. The Center is a free vocational training institute that aims to empower women as successful businesswomen and confident role models in their communities.