Liberia
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Concern Worldwide has been working in Liberia since 1996, alternating between development work and providing emergency aid. We are currently shifting our focus towards a longer-term, community-based approach to our work.
Optimism for Liberia
In November 2005, the Liberian people elected the first female president for Liberia and for Africa, and with that came a sense of optimism. The democratically elected government has the daunting task of helping the country recover after 14 years of civil war. This is a great opportunity for Concern to make a sustainable impact tackling the widespread poverty and helping Liberian people create a more stable society.
Our charity work in Liberia focuses primarily on responding to the livelihood, health, and education needs of vulnerable communities in the four counties where we work: Monserrado, Grand Bassa, Lofa and Bong County.
Training farmers
A major part of our livelihoods work in Liberia has been establishing centres where we train farmers about better agricultural practices and skills. This helps them produce better crops and improve their income.
Building communities
We also focus on ensuring that communities have adequate access to food, schools and markets. This includes building schools, bridges and roads to make these accessible. We’re also providing water and sanitation facilities for communities living in slums. This work is supported by health and hygiene promotion activities.
Making education accessible
Concern is targeting 4,500 people in 18 communities through its education programme. Our education programme in Grand Bassa County involves improving the quality of teacher training and developing a relevant curriculum. Above all though, we aim to make primary education accessible to all, especially girls.
>> Read more about the work we are doing to educate girls
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HIV and AIDS: engaged learning
Our HIV and AIDS programme focuses on raising awareness, prevention, testing and treatment, home-based care, social support, reducing stigma and educating through interactive initiatives.
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