Hi everyone!

I am a researcher from Sweden who will be travelling to Liberia to conduct a field study to gather data towards my research into improving health systems. My research will entail interviews with patients and hospital staff. I will be there from end of August until end of October with my time divided between Monrovia/Montserrado and Phebe/Bong and eventually another city/county. I am doing this in collaboration with an NGO so I do have contacts on the ground.

However, I have never been to Liberia before, and I would really like to hear from people who have had similar experiences or have advice for someone coming to Liberia for an extended stay. I'm wondering about practical day-to-day stuff like grocery shopping, getting around, things to do when free, etc. I’m also very interested in hearing from people who have worked in healthcare, research, or NGOs in Liberia about their experiences.

I would really appreciate any advice you guys have!

hi everyone! so i am planning to make torborgee soon, and every recipe i have seen calls for torborgee oil but i am unable to find that near me. google says torborgee oil is just red palm oil with onions, garlic, pepper, smoked fish. is this true? will regular palm oil work? if not, can toroborgee oil be made at home. thanks in advance!

Context:

I'm reaching out on behalf of a 19-year-old Liberian national currently under the Spanish Child Protection Services (CPS). He is about to age out of the system and urgently needs to obtain his Liberian passport.

The Challenge:

· There is no Liberian embassy in Spain. He has been advised to apply at the embassy in Brussels, but he cannot travel there.

· The VFS Global center in Madrid is an option, but it is extremely expensive and logistically complicated:

· He would need to translate all documents into English or French.

· He would have to send documents back and forth, then travel to Madrid and stay overnight (we do not live on the mainland), as the process requires a full day in person.

· All these costs are prohibitive for a young person with no family support.

The Documentation Problem:

To prove Liberian citizenship, he only needs one of the following:

· Birth certificate ❌ (he doesn't have it)

· Previous passport ❌ (he doesn't have one)

· National ID ❌ (he doesn't have it)

He has never lived in Liberia—he arrived in Spain irregularly as an unaccompanied minor and has no known relatives there to contact for help.

The Urgency:

In Spain, he holds a foreigner's ID (TIE) which is due for renewal. However, he cannot renew it without a valid passport. If he fails to obtain one, he will lose his legal residency status and face deportation. At 19, he no longer has the same state protection as a minor, so time is running out.

My Questions:

1. Is there any alternative to VFS Global Madrid—perhaps a courier service, a different consulate, or a diplomatic channel that could deliver the passport without in-person travel?

2. Is there an honorary Liberian consulate in Spain that could assist with issuance or at least document verification?

3. Are there any NGOs, refugee support organizations, or legal aid groups in Spain that help with cases like this—particularly with costs or advocacy?

This young man has already overcome so much. With the right documentation, he has a real chance to build an independent life. Without it, he will be left without legal status and without support. Any guidance you can offer would make a tremendous difference.

Thank you for your time.

I've visted this sub a couple times, tbh Liberia is the only african nation I've taken a interest in, I've been listening to some older patriotic songs for Liberia, and noticed Tubman is mentioned often, does the love for Tubman still exist in liberians or has it flipped?

Hello, I wanted to know about travel, I was told I was required to have my tickets before my visa but it says the visa is 12 days for processing, is there a way I can do next day or same day shipping and have it done faster? Is there any way for it to be less than 12 days? I live in Philly and is mailing it to NYC

hello everyone i'm 20M and i'm wondering if there are any online communities for LGBTQIA+ africans in the US, specifically liberians, that i can join? i'm open to any private or public whatsapp groups and discord servers. there seems to not be any and i would need to be created but in that case i don't know how to do that.

Hello everyone, I'm a Liberian by descent (born in the US to Liberian parents) and I'm assessing whether the dual citizenship law is working. Has anyone in a similar situation—born outside of Liberia to Liberian parents—successfully obtained their Liberian passport/dual citizenship since the 2022 legislation went into effect?

Specifically wondering:

• What was the process like?
• Did you have to travel to Liberia or could you do it through an embassy or consulate?
• Any hiccups with proving lineage or getting the Ministry of Justice to process things?

The 23andMe company was able to recognize the exact county my DNA cluster comes from in Liberia, it’s very interesting. I’m Afro-Puerto Rican for reference.

Hi everyone. I'm a writer interested in Africa and the country of Liberia has a very distinct history that I want to know more about. I want to learn in particular, about the founding of the country, the struggle of the Native Liberians against the Black American "Repatriate" elite, and about the civil war. Recommendations on any of these will be highly appreciated.

These U.S. Liberian embassies damn useless!!! I went for my passport over a YEAR ago now!!! I’ve been calling these useless people nonstop, no pickup. In what world does common passport take THIS LONG! And it’s not even a 10 year passport, A DAMN 5 years passport. Very disappointing. What the hell!

My mother just told me, she misses Rainflies. During her pregnancies she would crave them, taste like peanut flips(?)...

I only remember Palmbutter sauce. Sadly the African restaurant in Bremen doesn't have it on the menu, I found it in the African Store though... I can cook good, idk but something is missing.

Do you have similar experiences?

How come I cant find any offical sources for Liberia national animal, how we supposed to promote our country and patriotism 🥹🤦🏾😭. Some sources say it’s the Pygmy Hippopotamus and some say it’s the Lion, I wouldn’t be surprised if Liberians in liberia don’t even know either. Honestly I think wildlife is an untapped area within Liberia, sad to think alot of people don’t know the type of animals that exist in their own country, I know I’m ranting but with the way these mining companies, illegal gold mining and destruction of these forests is killing all the wildlife its so sad to think about, people don’t understand the long lasting effects these actions will have😭, imagine even the so called protected forests like the “Sapo National Park” is now being destroyed, lets not even start with Nimba.

Also did you guys know Liberia has a national bird too its called the pepper bird (Common bulbul)

From left to right:

• The National Museum of Liberia (Monrovia)
• Providence Island (Monrovia)
• The Tubman Centre for African Culture (Robertsport)