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CRAF Organizational Profile

Legal identity, mission, vision, strategic objectives, governance, departments, programming areas, and partnership approach.

Legal Identity & Background

The Center for Research and Advocacy Foundation (CRAF) in Liberia is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization legally incorporated under the Liberia Not-for-Profit Corporation Act, in accordance with Volume II, Title 5 of the Liberian Code of Laws Association Law. CRAF was founded in 2025 and is headquartered in Paynesville, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia. It operates as a non-political and non-religious entity dedicated to research, advocacy, and community empowerment.

Mission

Promote mental health, drug and substance abuse prevention, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience through research, education, and advocacy that empowers communities with knowledge and skills, fosters wellbeing and inclusion, and advances sustainable development.

Vision

A Liberia where healthy minds, informed citizens, and sustainable communities work together to build a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious future for all.

Governance & Management

CRAF is governed by a Board of Directors that provides policy direction and strategic oversight. The Founder and Executive Director manages daily operations and represents the Foundation in official capacities. CRAF promotes gender inclusivity in governance and institutional participation.

Strategic Objectives

  • Promote mental health literacy and community-based psychosocial support.
  • Promote drug and substance abuse prevention, rehabilitation awareness, and referral advocacy through school, youth, family, and community-based education.
  • Advance environmental education and climate change awareness through outreach, policy advocacy, and action-based campaigns.
  • Conduct research and data-driven analysis to inform national and community development policies.
  • Empower youth and professionals through leadership training, mentorship, and capacity building.
  • Integrate gender equity and inclusion into all programs, supporting participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
  • Collaborate with government, academia, civil society, and international partners to strengthen evidence-based policy development and community resilience.

Research, Policy & Data Analytics

Applied research, surveys, policy analysis, data products, evidence generation, and knowledge management.

Programs & Advocacy

Program design, community education, public advocacy, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

Finance & Administration

Financial management, administration, compliance, procurement support, and institutional operations.

Communication & IT

Public communication, media engagement, documentation, digital systems, and technology support.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Monitoring systems, evaluations, dashboards, learning, data quality, and results reporting.