Richard Dayo Agbaje

TCollab Liberia Executive Director

Richard Dayo Agbaje, a seasoned professional with 15+ years of expertise, i a key figure in peacebuilding and environmental justice.

Based in Monrovia, Liberia, his career is dedicated to positive change, human rights, and integrating peacebuilding principles with environmental considerations. Holding a Master’s in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation from SIT USA, Richard is a Peace and Conflict Practitioner Consultant, specializing in negotiating with vulnerable groups on critical issues like climate change. His role as a Project Specialist at Talking Drum Studio: Liberia Peace Center involves setting and coordinating project goals, transcending traditional project management to become a catalyst for positive change and community empowerment.

Richard seamlessly integrates environmental considerations into project goals, contributing significantly to sustainable development objectives. His diverse roles, from countering violent extremism, and de-radicalization enhance strategies to de-escalate violent protests project superintendent in Atlanta to Director of Operations at MOBANAL, exemplify his commitment to fostering harmony, inclusive societies, and navigating complex dialogues. In conclusion, Richard’s narrative is a dynamic blend of expertise. He wants to make sure that people who are denied justice have access to justice, commitment, and impact, leaving a lasting legacy in communities and inspiring positive change globally.

Languages: English (native proficiency) and Yoruba (working proficiency)

Professional Interests:

  • Peacebuilding training program

  • Bridging community divides

  • Dialogue and Mediation

  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

  • Gender mainstreaming

  • Climate action: mitigation risk of changing in climate and building resilience

  • Addressing issues around the acquisition of customary land

  • Community engagement, education, and advocacy

  • Non-Violence protest

Projects:

  • 4 years USAID-Land Management Activity Project (2021-2025 July)

  • Gender mainstreaming training: Acquisition of customary land deeds in Liberia (Women, youth, and other marginalized groups participate in and benefit from customary land management. USAID Funded project

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Training (ADR): Communities utilize alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve land disputes and grievances. USAID Funded project

  • Leadership capacity training for women, youth, PWDs, and other marginalized groups, including best practices for leadership skills building, to enable them to participate in the governance structures of their customary land or any other governance structures within their communities. USAID Funded project

  • Technical working committee member collaboration with the Ministry of Justice in integrating Restorative Justice (RJ) into the Liberian justice system. (2021-ongoing)

  • Korea SHE Foundation Project Community Resilience: Building Peace in a Changing Climate (2024)

  • Developed Security access-control database. Enhance strategies to de-escalate violent protests, and protect staff and facilities against protesters Feminist Women’s Health Center Atlanta Georgia (2020)

  • Conduct research program: Female Genital Mutilation Liberia case study

  • Liberia Peace and Development: Rebuilding Resilience of Rural Communities Dwellers after Post-war; Case study of Nimba County Liberia

  • Introduction to Peacebuilding on conflict extremism and violent resolution: Analyzing the implications of the various peace, security, countering violent extremism, and de-radicalization. The Carter Center (2018)

  • Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Program (Gacaca Court) in Rwanda after the Genocide (2016)

  • Conflict Transformation Across Cultures (CONTACT) (2015)

  • Advocate for the rights of Born and Naturalized citizens of Liberia through dialogue, negotiation, and mediation processes. (2015)

  • Organize Non-Violence and Non-Discrimination training of trainers, for naturalized citizens and other staff members. (2015)

  • Fundraising initiatives: Researching and contacting funding sources, including the $1 Can Save a Life campaign in Liberia (2015)

  • Exploring Empathy: Experiential learning training at SIT Graduate Institute (2017)

  • Inclusion Dialogue: Community dialogue at SIT Graduate Institute (2017)