Liberia, June 22 -- Liberia has successfully hosted the eighth edition of the Strengthening Families Conference, bringing together cabinet ministers, lawmakers, faith leaders, diplomats, development partners, and youth advocates from across West Africa for a two-day dialogue focused on strengthening families as the foundation for national development and social stability.

Held June 19-20 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia under the theme, "Strengthening Families, Empowering Youth, and Building Resilient Communities," the conference was organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attracted thousands of participants both in person and online through livestreams and viewing centers.

The annual conference, whic...