In conclusion of activities marking the observance of Global Handwashing Day, the Liberia CSOs WASH Network has engaged the WASH Legislative Caucus. The engagement discussed issues of the WASH sector relating to sustainable hand hygiene behaviour and practice, and national WASH budget increment, among others. The engagement also looked at the role of the National WASH Commission, the issue of fragmentation, support from national government and donor partners. WASH Net Chairman, Augustine Myers speaking during the meeting commanded WaterAid Liberia for supporting WASH CSO activities, and also thanked the Caucus for efforts in the interest of the WASH sector of... Continue Reading
….and hygiene to prevent the spread of Covid -19 and save lives, as Liberia joins the world to observe Global Handwashing Day, October 15, 2020 On Global Handwashing Day, WaterAid Liberia is calling on the government to double its investment in clean water and hygiene to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and save lives. The 2020 Global Handwashing Day theme, “Hand Hygiene for All”, is a call to action to make hand hygiene a reality for all. The current COVID-19 pandemic highlights the critical role hand hygiene plays in disease transmission and provides a stark reminder that one of... Continue Reading
By Ronnie Chisamba – South Africa-based budding Zimbabwean Zimdancehall artiste, Evelyn Malovu (35) – aka Queen Eve – yesterday officially released her debut single on YouTube and other social media platforms. titled Tirivaviri, the track is a Shona (one of the common languages in the southern Africa state) love song. Produced in South Africa by Jah Agent – the musician’s fellow countryman – at his Yards Salute Production Records, the single features one of Soldier Love’s musical prodigies, Tinotenda Munyoro (aka T Man). The launch of the song on social media was the songstress’s effort to contribute in the fight... Continue Reading
As part of efforts leading to the re-opening of the Roberts International Airport (RIA), the British Charity, WaterAid Liberia and the National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission have turned over ten handwashing stations to the management of the Airport.
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia (WASH R&E) “Media” Network has officially presented WASH Covid-19 audio and video awareness & prevention messages to the National WASH Commission.
The messages are produced in Simple Liberian English, Standard English and in 3 of Liberian local languages or dialects – Bassa, Kpelle and Vai.
