PARTNERS & LEADERSHIP
Building practical pathways between Liberia, its diaspora and promising local businesses starting with trust.
PARTNERS
THE PALAVA HUT COMMUNITY
Collaboration powers our impact. We work with institutions dedicated to lasting economic self sufficiency in Liberia.
THE IMPACT COLLECTIVE
Powering Roots & Returns, diaspora mobilization, and catalytic funding structures.
The Learning Center
Accountability partner conducting 3, 6, and 12-month progress audits and mentorship.
LSVP
Connecting grassroots founders with incubation resources and commercial off-takers.
Tarpeh Global Initiative
Strategic enterprise advisory scaling economic linkages between West Africa and diaspora capital.
CREATED BY
THE PEOPLE BEHIND ROOTS & RETURNS
Bridging the diaspora, local leaders, and grassroot Liberian entrepreneurs through shared ownership and execution.
James T. Tarpeh II
Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor
Co-Creator, The Palava Hut Pitch • CEO, Tarpeh Global Initiative
Lotten Yeaney
Co-Founder & Executive Producer
Creator, The Palava Hut Pitch • Diaspora Media Catalyst
"Roots & Returns was created to build practical pathways between Liberia, its diaspora and promising local businesses starting with trust."