Liberia

Liberia: Living Water International Regional Vice President visits Liberia

Dr. Victor Madziakapita, Regional Vice president for Living Water International is currently visiting the country as an action to show support to Living Water Liberia. He arrived on the 26th of February 2022 and was welcomed by Living Water Liberia’s Country Director Austin Nyaplue. His visit pays a courtesy call to Living Water Liberia in order to witness the impact of the ongoing work that has been implemented in the country, as well as interact with the community, stakeholders, and government.  His community interactions began on Sunday 27th of February 2022, where he gladly put on his pastoral hat and... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, March 3rd 2022 | Read Comments

EU missed golden opportunity to save thousands of lives but can make amends’ – WaterAid

The EU has missed a golden opportunity to help save thousands of people’s lives in sub-Saharan Africa by failing to make sanitation and hygiene in particular a key consideration at its EU-AU Summit in Brussels, WaterAid said today. WaterAid calls on the EU to urgently make amends and scale up its investments in hand hygiene, sanitation and water throughout its programmes for the region in the coming seven years.  According to a yet to be published analysis commissioned by WaterAid, the world’s 46 least developed economies need investments from donors to the tune of $425 million every year to ensure... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Saturday, February 19th 2022 | Read Comments

Nutrition: Why Many Liberians do not eat nutritional food

… An Expert view on the matter and recommendation – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. In Liberia, Liberian cuisine is centered on the consumption of rice, cassava, plantain, yam, tropical fruits and vegetables (potatoes, greens, cassava leaf, okra, cabbage), as well as fish, meat, and more. Liberia also has a tradition of baking, including cornbread, sour bread, rice bread, banana bread, and... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, February 16th 2022 | Read Comments

Liberia: Living Water International Celebrates 31st Anniversary

…. Targets 35,000 USD to carry out project in Nimba – By: WASH R&E “Media” – The Christian Charity, Living Water International has celebrated 31 years providing safe drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene for needy communities around the world. Living Water International (LWI) 31st Anniversary was held under the global theme: “ONE THIRST”. ONE THIRST is LWI biggest event intended to raise three million United States dollars that will enable the charity worldwide provide clean and safe drinking water to 100,000 persons. In Liberia, the Charity has targeted 35,000 United States dollars to support mini pipe water system that... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Saturday, October 16th 2021 | Read Comments

Liberia: Government, WASH Partners observe Breastfeeding Week

Participants at the program

By: WASH R&E “Media” – The Government of Liberia and partners of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have observed the celebration of Breastfeeding Week in Liberia. World Breast Feeding Week is celebrated every year in August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 by government policymakers, WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The Innocenti Declaration says all women should be enabled to practise exclusive breastfeeding and all infants should be fed exclusively on breastmilk up to 4-6 months of... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, August 23rd 2021 | Read Comments