Monrovia, Liberia – July 24, 2025 in a landmark move to uplift the teaching profession and advance educational transformation in Liberia, the Ministry of Education has officially launched the first-ever Liberia National Teacher Wellbeing Survey.
This national initiative is aligned with Priority #2 of the Ministry’s Education Reform Agenda, which focuses on enhancing teacher standards, competencies, and overall welfare.
The nationwide survey is being implemented in strategic partnership with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), under the framework of the AU Continental Teachers’ Awards 2025.
Liberia joins several African nations in this regional effort to collect data that will inform policy and practice in support of teachers.
During the official launch, Hon. Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, Minister of Education, emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing teacher wellbeing as a foundational element of education reform.
“Teacher wellbeing is not a luxury—it is a necessity,” Dr. Jallah declared. “This initiative reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to investing in the individuals who are shaping the future of our nation through education.”
She further announced that two outstanding Liberian teachers have been selected to represent the country at the prestigious UNESCO Best Teacher Award Ceremony scheduled for October 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—a proud moment of national recognition and honor.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Steve Nwokeocha, Consultant at UNESCO-IICBA, explained that the data collected from the survey will be instrumental in guiding public policy, educational research, and development programming.
He underscored the importance of using evidence-based insights to make targeted investments that uplift and empower the teaching profession.
Education stakeholders present at the event commended the Ministry for its visionary leadership and applauded the initiative as a timely and strategic intervention to boost teacher morale and improve learning outcomes across the country.
The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment that all data collected will be used exclusively to inform and strengthen policies designed to promote the holistic wellbeing of Liberia’s educators.
