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Profile of the Honorable

From the office's 100 Days Deliverables report (2024).

Profile Summary:

Hon. Bintu Massalay Profile Born: February 24, 1997 Birthplace: Gangama Town, Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia, Parents: Idrissa Massalay and the late Hawa Massalay

Early Life

Hon. Bintu Massalay was born in Gangama Town, a border community between Liberia and Sierra Leone. She is the third of 18 children born into a humbled household. Despite the challenges her family faced to access formal education and the early loss of her mother, she demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination to pursue a prospect of Life. These early experiences ranging from childhood days shaped her involvement in advocacy for social change and public service.

Education

At the nearest end of the Liberian Civil War, in 2000 her family sought refuge in Sierra Leone, where she began her primary education. Upon returning to Liberia, she enrolled at Rick Institute, completing her junior and senior high school in 2019. Still as a girl child who saw the significance of "Girls Education" in Liberia, she later pursued higher education at the Cuttington University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with a minor in Accounting in June of 2024.

Community Service –at every dawn, Bintu would mobilize community groups and young people to contribute to community development through volunteerism. Passionate about these changes, Hon. Bintu was always willing to addressing systemic exclusion of women, youth and children from community development initiatives. She eventually co-founded a youth movement (later turned into an organization) known as the Progressive Youth, a non-for-profit organization that focused on youth empowerment and social transformation. As president, she addressed areas of environmental degradation, youth participation and empowerment through arts, advocating to address the increase in teenage pregnancy, sexual and gender-based violence, and supporting school going kids to access effective learning materials.

Advocacy

Hon. Massalay gained widespread recognition for her advocacy efforts during President George Weah's visit to Bamballa Town in August 2023. She presented the urgent needs of her district, securing commitments such as the provision of 1,000 solar panel lights distributed to towns and villages in Porkpa and Gola Konneh Districts. securing commitments such as the provision of 1,000 solar panel lights distributed to towns and villages in Porkpa and Gola Konneh Districts.

Profile of the Honorable

From the office's 100 Days Deliverables report (2024).

Hobbies and Personal Life

From the office's 100 Days Deliverables report (2024).

In her leisure time, Hon. Massalay enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her pet cat. Her approachable demeanor and commitment to listening to others have endeared her to both her constituents and colleagues.

Legacy

Hon. Bintu Massalay is a symbol of resilience and visionary leadership.

Her dedication to improving the lives of her constituents through education, healthcare, and community development has earned her recognition as a role model for young women and aspiring politicians in Liberia.

Her motto, "We're Not Too Young to Lead," continues to inspire a new generation of leaders.