WoGeS: The Foundation (2007–2013)

When Liberia returned to peace, new patterns of life emerged. Roads were impassable, vehicles took weeks to travel short distances, and pregnant women often delivered on the way to medical facilities. As Chinese-made scooters and motorcycles entered the market, families purchased them for their children or rented them out to inexperienced riders, many of whom had never ridden a bicycle due to the long years of war.

Fatalities were widespread but unrecorded. By 2007, commercial motorcycle riding, popular in Mali, Togo, and Nigeria, had taken hold in Liberia. Police authorities estimated that between three to six people were dying daily from motorcycle-related incidents nationwide.

Government Endorsement and National Survey

In May 2008, the Government of Liberia endorsed WoGeS to begin formal interventions in the road safety sector. Encouragement came from leaders in government, NGOs, the private sector, and notably the United States Embassy near Monrovia.

Between 2007 and 2010, WoGeS conducted a provisional road safety survey across ten of Liberia’s fifteen Counties: Margibi, Grand Bassa, Sinoe, Lofa, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, Gbarpolu, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Rivercess, and Montserrado. The findings revealed widespread challenges:

• Lack of road safety awareness among all categories of road users

• No standardized training for motorcycle or vehicle operators

• High levels of violence and disorder within the commercial riding sector

• Weak enforcement capacity and limited public education

• Poor infrastructure and absence of safety systems

These findings confirmed the need for a comprehensive, national-level public safety institution.

The Genesis of NASAPAL Inc.

From these realities, NASAPAL Inc. was born in 2013. It represented the evolution of WoGeS into a broader, more structured national safety partnership, one capable of supporting government, empowering communities, and addressing Liberia’s most urgent public safety challenges.

NASAPAL’s mission became clear:

To build a safer Liberia by educating road users, protecting vulnerable populations, empowering youth, strengthening civic responsibility, and supporting national development through public–private collaboration.

Extended Support

If NASAPAL is blessed with additional support to expand its vision across all Counties and Districts faster than anticipated, the organization will remain deeply grateful to its future partners. At the same time, NASAPAL encourages its members to cultivate a sense of ownership, understanding that these programs exist to strengthen communities, protect families, and build national pride. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps sustain Liberia’s journey toward safety and development.

Our Community Experience

NASAPAL’s leadership has lived and worked in Bong, Nimba, and Lofa Counties, witnessing firsthand the positive transformation that occurs when international partners are presenting growth in local economies, human resource development, and improved infrastructure. However, when donor partners depart, many of these gains collapse due to the absence of local ownership and sustainable systems.

Nimba County stands out as an exception. Its communities demonstrate a strong culture of self-reliance and determination “taking the bull by the horns” and continuing development efforts even after donors leave. This model reinforces NASAPAL’s belief that community ownership is the foundation of lasting progress.

Our Commitment

NASAPAL remains unwavering in its commitment to developing leaders. The organization is dedicated to sharing every opportunity, local and international with emerging Liberian leaders. By exposing honest, hardworking young people to global training and partnerships, NASAPAL aims to cultivate a new generation of Community Development Ambassadors who will champion safety, accountability, and national pride

Our Viewpoint

NASAPAL does not aspire to be the “one-eyed person in the village.” Instead, the vision is for all Liberians to rise together, transforming our communities into global cities through discipline, good character, and a shared love for country. By adopting the positive attitudes and practices of nations we admire, we can build a Liberia where safety, dignity, and opportunity are accessible to everyone