…As GoL Launches Compact Awareness – By: WASH R&E Network – A nationwide campaign to popularize the Liberia Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Compact has been launched in Monrovia, with dissatisfaction against key Ministers in the Sector reportedly showing lack of interest in on-going efforts to ensure access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation and sanitation. The chairman of the Liberia Civil Society Organizations WASH Network, Prince D. Kreplah, said the lack of commitment by some Ministers, was shown during the recent High Level Inter-Ministerial WASH Meetings both in Monrovia (between Liberia and Sierra Leone) and the United States. He... Continue Reading
You haven’t really been to a party until you’ve been to an African party – who does glamour, bling and entourage better than we? From fashion to food to entertainment we know how to roll. And it’s infectious – our fashion houses are going global, Afro beats are played in the best clubs in the world and even our cuisine is enjoying a renaissance. With this outpour of interest in all things African, Path to Possibilities (P2P), has decided to inject a bit of African swagger into their upcoming charity event; Race for Change; a 5K & 10K charity run... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E Network – The official launch of a campaign aimed at popularizing the Liberia Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) document amongst Liberians and other residents, kicks off Tuesday, May 22. The WASH Compact, similar to the one developed in Ghana, sets out the Government of Liberia’s priorities and strategies for achieving sector goals, while making explicit the accountability framework. The Compact, as the nucleus of a national plan for WASH, provides a platform for mobilizing and targeting its own resources and those of its development partners. The official opening of the Awareness Campaign, which is being supported by... Continue Reading
By Alan Rushesha – In most cases, physically challenged people are given names or demoted from participating in the social and economic activities due to stereotyped beliefs of a society. Numerous people in society stand blamed of perceiving people with disability as outcasts who cannot do anything on their own and require special attention. However, a physically challenged crafter Manners Mukuviri has a testament to tell the world that his state has nothing to do with his in-born talent. Bravely, Mukuviri captures balance and movement both physically and emotionally while exhibiting brilliant ability to express emotions through form rather than... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E Network-Liberia – The people of the Township of Arthington now have reasons to rejoice following the construction and subsequent dedication of the first public hand pump and latrine facilities by a USA based Organization, “Higher Ground International” after 190 years. Arthington is a historic Township in Montserrado County, the Republic of Liberia, established by the first Settlers in 1822 and the home of former President, Charles Taylor. The construction of the facilities followed an assessment by Higher Ground International to the Township which pays host to over fifteen thousand inhabitants. The much needed facilities were recently constructed... Continue Reading
