About Citizens Against Poverty

Empowering Communities Through Agriculture, Education, and Opportunity in Liberia

Stories from the Community

We spoke we some of our workers to find out what they thought about the project, why they are here, and why are they working.

Founder and CEO: David S. Suah

David Sargbeh Suah’s personal experience with poverty inspired him to dedicate his life to lifting others. Born in Shadee Town, Liberia, he witnessed firsthand the challenges that lack of food, education, and opportunity create in rural communities. After 18 years in the United States, where he earned an MBA with a focus on Banking and Finance from Wilmington University, Suah returned to Liberia determined to make a difference.

Leaving his role as Comptroller at the Ministry of Agriculture, he founded Citizens Against Poverty (CAP) in 2014. Through CAP, Suah has established the largest commercial farm in Sinoe County, producing rice, cassava, and vegetables on a large scale. Beyond agriculture, he has revitalized schools, founded youth sports teams, and promoted community development initiatives that provide education and opportunity for children and families.

His leadership philosophy is rooted in partnership, empowerment, and practical solutions—believing that communities flourish when people are given the tools and knowledge to succeed. Suah continues to combine his expertise in finance, agriculture, and community mobilization to ensure CAP creates lasting impact.

CAP Team

CAP’s success is built on dedicated leaders and community representatives who manage farms, education programs, and local development initiatives.

  • Senay Carlor

    Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Michael Aquay

    Farm Manager

  • Arthur Kolleh

    Property Manager

  • Timothy Weaplah

    Financial Manager

  • Joseph Kpakor

    Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Paye Gbomah

    Quality Control Manager

  • Edward Norman

    Community Elder

  • Nelson Kieh

    Community Leader

  • Roland Norman

    Youth Representatives

  • Friday George

    Youth Representatives

  • Luann Carlor

    Women Representative

  • Loveter Nyan

    Business Community Representative

CAP has transformed rural communities through large-scale agriculture, job creation, and educational support

Examples:

  • Built 15 new housing units for local families

  • Employed 73 full-time staff and 3,000 seasonal workers

  • Built modern cassava and rice processing facilities

  • Supported local schools and teacher programs

CAP’s future initiatives include establishing a boarding school and expanding cooperative farming programs.

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