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About the Committee
Uniting the diaspora for a better Liberia: who we are, what we stand for and how we work.
Background
Why We Exist
The LONE STAR Global Diaspora Mobilization Committee was established to coordinate efforts that support national sports development and to strategically mobilize Liberians around the world in support of our National Team, the Lone Star.
Its Global Diaspora Engagement Subcommittee strengthens collaboration between diaspora communities and national mobilization initiatives. It is the main coordinating body for outreach, engagement and partnership-building.
Strategic objective
Lonestar
Must Go!
Support Liberia’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the FIFA World Cup.
Our purpose is to mobilize, coordinate and sustain diaspora participation in reaching this goal, and to bring diaspora expertise and resources into the national effort.
Our objectives
What We Set Out to Do
- Strengthen communication with diaspora communities
- Mobilize resources and expertise
- Promote the participation of professionals and youth
- Build partnerships and networks
- Facilitate knowledge exchange
- Promote positive advocacy
Key responsibilities
How We Deliver
- Develop the Diaspora Engagement Strategy
- Identify diaspora organizations and leaders
- Organize forums and consultations
- Coordinate outreach campaigns
- Facilitate investment and volunteerism
- Provide reports and recommendations
Sub-committees
Five Teams, One Mission
The work is carried by five sub-committees, each led by a Lead who reports to the Global Diaspora Chairman.
01
Organizational & Outreach
Outreach strategy, the diaspora database, recruiting members and growing participation.
02
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
Fundraising strategy, sponsors, campaigns, tracking funds and engaging diaspora donors.
03
Media, Communications & Technology
Media visibility and branding, official announcements, records and digital tools.
04
Events & Programs
The events calendar, logistics, programs and measuring their outcomes.
05
Partnerships & Community Relations
Partners, community leaders, collaborations and alliances.
Strategic Planning Group
Many Voices at the Table
A Strategic Planning Group brings together advisors, community leaders, business representatives, media and diaspora leaders to guide the Committee’s direction.
We work with diaspora organizations, businesses, the media and community leaders as our key stakeholders. Fundraising comes from events, donations and sponsorships.
- Diaspora organizations
- Businesses
- Media
- Community leaders
How we work
Meetings and Reporting
- Monthly meetings, or as required, virtual or in person
- Quarterly town halls open to the diaspora community
- Special sessions when the moment calls for it
- Monthly updates and quarterly reports, with strategic recommendations
The Terms of Reference hold for the duration of the Committee’s mandate and are reviewed as needed.
Our plan of action
Four Phases to the Finish Line
01
Setup
Leadership appointed, Terms of Reference adopted and sub-committees formed.
02
Outreach
Reaching diaspora organizations and leaders in every region.
03
Mobilization
Rallying members, volunteers, sponsors and supporters behind the Lone Star.
04
Expansion
Growing chapters and partnerships across the global diaspora.
Be Part of the Story
Whether you are in Minneapolis, Accra, London or Sydney, there is a place for you on the Lone Star team.