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Days after healthcare workers protested shortages, a Liberian representative delivered a truckload of medical supplies to a struggling referral hospital. The donation came from US partners at no cost except shipping.
A conservation expert who spent decades studying West Africa's biodiversity says Liberia has exceptional potential to access forest financing thanks to its vast unexplored rainforests. The country now protects critically endangered species while creating jobs for local communities, especially women.
Liberia's premier medical center just launched an ambitious five-year plan to transform healthcare for over 5.5 million people. The $123 million investment targets the country's most urgent health challenges.
Between 2019 and 2023, special one-stop centers in Liberia provided comprehensive care to more than 225,500 women and children who experienced violence, offering everything from medical care to legal support under one roof. Social workers and survivors say these centers are finally bringing hope and justice to communities where 70% of assaults happen within families.
Three rural Liberian communities now have 71 household latrines, two new water systems, and 60 women trained to make soap for income. FACE Africa's latest project brings dignity and health to families who previously lacked basic sanitation.
Liberia's largest hospital just launched an ambitious five-year plan to build a modern medical center and trauma unit that will serve over 5.5 million people. The project addresses critical infrastructure gaps and brings hope for better healthcare access across the nation.
When seven hospital workers faced suspension, Liberia's Health Minister personally intervened to restore calm and protect patient care. Her promise to resolve the crisis within a week has given employees hope for a peaceful solution.
Liberia just validated its first national report ensuring communities benefit when their natural resources are used. The new framework protects traditional knowledge while promoting fair partnerships with researchers and businesses.
Liberia is one step closer to permanently banning Female Genital Mutilation after 17 human rights groups convinced lawmakers to advance groundbreaking legislation. The shift from temporary executive orders to lasting law could protect millions of girls across West Africa.
Liberia is finalizing a national plan to eliminate open defecation by 2030, addressing a critical public health crisis affecting thousands. The roadmap now awaits presidential approval before implementation begins.
Liberian women and government officials are teaming up to save the Mesurado Wetlands, launching a $3.2 million program that hires youth as wetland guardians while restoring nature's flood defenses. Communities are planting mangroves and standing up to illegal construction threatening homes and livelihoods.
Communities in Liberia are working to restore precious wetlands that protect against floods and preserve generations of traditional knowledge. Where mangroves once thrived, locals are now joining forces with the government to bring back ecosystems that shield nearly 1 million people from climate disasters.
A journalist-run radio program in Liberia is transforming forest protection by connecting rural communities with government officials, leading to arrests of illegal miners and the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars to local villages.
Liberia is investing $3.2 million to save two critical wetlands while creating jobs for young people as environmental guardians. The program combines mangrove restoration, community engagement, and eco-tourism to protect ecosystems that shield communities from flooding and climate change.
Eight West African nations are building a new security alliance after declaring that inaction is no longer an option in a region that now sees 44 deaths from terrorism every single day. Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone and four other countries agreed to share intelligence, coordinate border security, and hold each other accountable with meetings every six months.
Liberia just validated new regulations that could finally bring electricity to thousands living in off-grid communities. The reforms make it easier and safer for private companies to build mini-grids in areas where traditional power lines can't reach.
A former Liberian lawmaker who lost his seat over supporting healthcare reform is pushing back against misinformation about a bill designed to address one of the world's highest maternal death rates. With 628 women dying per 100,000 births, advocates say the stalled Public Health Bill could save thousands of lives.
Liberia just installed menstrual pad dispensers in public schools so girls never have to miss class because of their periods. The program will reach over 100,000 girls across three counties.
After years of requests from residents, Liberia's government has started building an operating theater at Pleebo Health Center. The new facility will allow patients to receive surgical care locally instead of traveling long distances for treatment.
Independent reporters in Liberia are turning investigations into real action, leading to dozens of arrests, revoked land deals, and $685,000 returned to forest communities. The media watchdog's work shows how journalism can directly protect natural resources and empower rural voices.
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