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About Response Initiatives (REIN)
Rooted in community, dignity, and justice.
Our Mission
To stand with Liberia’s communities, co-creating pathways to health, education, justice, and sustainable futures.
Our Approach
We don’t deliver aid from afar. Instead, we sit, listen, and learn—building trust and supporting communities to design their own solutions.
Our Vision
A Liberia where every voice counts, every community thrives, and justice is more than a promise it’s a reality.
About Us
Who We Are
Our History
A Journey Rooted in Community and Resilience
REIN was born from a deep desire to reimagine development in Liberia—one that respects the wisdom and strength already alive in our people. Founded in [YEAR] by a group of educators, community leaders, and visionaries, REIN emerged at a time when too many voices were left out of national conversations.
Over the years, we’ve walked alongside communities recovering from conflict and marginalization. We’ve worked in fields and classrooms, in clinics and marketplaces, listening deeply and co-creating solutions that honor local knowledge and dignity.
From our first health education workshops to our current work in climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and language preservation, our story is one of partnership, trust, and hope. Every milestone has been a step toward a Liberia where every community can thrive, and every voice can lead.
Today, REIN continues to grow—still guided by the belief that the answers lie within our people. Our history is not a timeline of projects; it’s a living record of relationships, lessons, and the unstoppable spirit of Liberia’s communities.”
OUR LATEST WORKS
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TEAM MEMBERS
Meet Our Team
Paul P Paukpa
Strategist | Community-Built Solutions Advocate
- Executive Director | Founder
Paul P. Paukpa is a Liberian engineer, educator, and community organizer deeply rooted in post war realities and people led possibilities. As the founding Executive Director of REIN, Paul brings both technical expertise and a lifelong commitment to social justice.
Justina D. Flumo
Public Administrator & Women’s Advocate
- Deputy Director
Justina D. Flumo is a Liberian public administrator, women’s rights advocate, and community Developer at REIN with over two decades of experience in customer service, community action, and social change leadership. As Deputy Director, she brings structure, compassion, and vision to REIN’s operations, ensuring that the work remains both people-centered and impact-driven.
Jennie B. Yarwoe
Community Healer & Wellness Advocate | Health Practitioner
- Co-Founder
Jennie B. Yarwoe is a registered nurse, public health practitioner, and co-founder of REIN with over a decade of frontline experience in healthcare and community wellness. Her work is deeply rooted in compassion, prevention, and the belief that health is more like a dignity, access, and trust.
Paul P Paukpa
Engineer & Cultural Worker
- Program Manager
Elvis M. Clinton is a Liberian engineer, educator, and youth capacity developer whose work bridges technical knowledge and cultural renewal. As Program Manager, Elvis plays a central role in designing and coordinating REIN’s community-based initiatives across education, energy, and local empowerment.