By Christian Appleton
HARPER, MARYLAND COUNTY — Prominent Marylander and United States-based humanitarian Mrs. Amanda Tubman Wright has issued a passionate call to action for Liberians at home and in the diaspora to extend vital support to vulnerable citizens across Maryland County.
In a recent interview detailing her long-standing commitment to the region, Mrs. Wright reflected on her extensive relief efforts and challenged overseas citizens to redirect non-essential spending toward life-changing initiatives back home.
Mrs. Wright’s work spans several critical sectors, focusing heavily on political awareness and civil engagement. Between 2021 and 2023, she actively led comprehensive civic awareness and voter education programs across both Monrovia and Harper, focusing on increasing community participation in national development.
Building on that foundation, she shifted her focus to gender advocacy in 2024 by organizing and sponsoring a major Women’s Empowerment Summit at Tubman University. The historic gathering united over 1,000 women and organizational leaders to tackle pressing community challenges. A major focal point of the summit included child protection and public security, which became urgent priorities for local communities following the tragic, mysterious death of a local child, “Little Big Boy” Koffa.
Beyond advocacy, Mrs. Wright has implemented direct economic relief. Recognizing the harsh economic climate local merchants face, she introduced a micro-loan initiative targeted at market women to stimulate financial self-sufficiency, helping them sustain their small businesses and provide for their families.
Her interventions also reached the county’s fragile health infrastructure. In 2025, she coordinated a critical donation of essential medical supplies to the J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital in Harper, directly boosting the facility’s capacity to deliver healthcare services to residents.
To ensure long-term community growth, she established an innovative educational framework called the “Each One Pick One” Scholarship Program. This initiative encourages Liberians in the diaspora to directly sponsor a student or family member in need. By design, the program completely bypasses institutional intermediaries, ensuring that 100 percent of the assistance reaches the firsthand beneficiaries without delays or administrative deductions.
Mrs. Wright emphasized that substantial funding isn’t always required to make an impact, noting that small sacrifices from those living abroad can yield massive results in Liberia.
“Many people living abroad may spend significant amounts on non-essential everyday luxuries. That exact same amount of money could make a profound, life-saving difference in the lives of struggling families in Liberia. We must remember our roots.” — Mrs. Amanda Tubman Wright, Humanitarian
Reaffirming her lifelong dedication to the county’s marginalized populations—including persons living with disabilities—Mrs. Wright emphasized that real regional transformation cannot rely on a single individual. She concluded her message by urging Marylanders worldwide to unite, build collective networks, and systematically improve the daily living conditions of those who need it most.