Integrated Development and Learning (IDL) today released its 2025 Annual Report, which includes the organization’s 2025 Audited Financial Statements. The report highlights the organization’s early impact:

• 9 Community Land Development and Management Committees established.
• Communities set aside 50,674 hectares of dense forests for conservation.
• Village Savings and Loan Associations established in forest-edge communities saved 52.5 million Liberian Dollars, equivalent to USD $287,005.
• Women in the VSLAs saved 39.6 million (75%), equivalent to USD $216,434.
• Small Business Development (SBD) Fund launched to provide access to finance for VSLA members who want to start or expand a small business.
• The SBD Fund disbursed 16.5 million Liberian Dollars (US$90,411) in its first year.
• 334 women received a combined total of 14 million Liberian Dollars (US$76,549).

Reflecting on the report, Harrison S. Karnwea, Sr., Chairman of IDL’s Board, said: “Seeing the early impact of IDL’s work is truly inspiring. Empowering local communities to manage their forests and drive their social development is a momentous first step. The team’s deep dedication will undoubtedly transform lives across these communities, and I am profoundly honored to be part of this journey”.