We provided nutrition training to 2,275 mothers in the last year across 91 Mother Groups, and we provided support for the establishment of kitchen gardens.
Liberia
Why Liberia? 14 years of devastating civil war in Liberia ended in 2003, leaving infrastructure destroyed and the economy shattered. The country was only starting to recover when it was hit by Ebola in 2014. Concern has been there since 1996, alternating between development work and emergency aid.
The vast needs in Liberia
The needs are enormous in Liberia. 51% of the population lives below the national poverty line. Some 35.5% of children under the age of five are stunted; 33% of females and 13% of males have never attended any school; and only 58.5% of people have access to protected wells.
In total, 23% of rural households rely on unprotected water sources; malaria is a major killer of young children and both gender inequality and gender-based violence (GBV) are widespread.
The education system in Liberia was really affected by the 14-year civil war. In essence, an entire generation of children missed out on any education.
Latest achievements
Nutrition training
Savings and loans
WASH committees
Brothers Darry (9) and Sala (7) from Toe Town, Liberia. Photo: Gavin Douglas / Concern Worldwide.
Rebecca Dolley with her husband Jeremiah in Nakai Town. Photo: Gavin Douglas / Concern Worldwide.
Jacob David is village elder in Yarplah Town. Photo: Gavin Douglas / Concern Worldwide.
Soloman Tarr, sitting on the right alongside other members of the Gueh Town CSLA. Photo: Sam Holder / Concern Worldwide.
Sadah struggled to collect clean water from the local creek. Photo: Gavin Douglas / Concern Worldwide.
How we’re helping Liberia
Our response in post-civil war Liberia focuses on not only helping those in dire need, but also supporting communities to take control of their own lives.
Reducing malnutrition
Safe and sustainable water
Child to child
