….As Government Assures WaterAid of Its Fullest Support – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – WaterAid “an international non-profit organization transforming lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation”, has ended its first Regional Strategic Management Meeting in the Liberian capital Monrovia to discuss WASH related issues involving health and the way forward in continuing its support to the WASH sector. The Meeting held under the theme: “WASH and Health-Reaching a Common Level of Understanding”, was attended by 45 delegates of WaterAid from the United States of America, Europe–mainly from the United Kingdom and several West African Countries.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, January 20th 2014 |
…. Residents of New Georgia Township Extol Chair Lady, Others – By: Augustine N. Myers – Residents of the Town Center Community in New Georgia Township have successfully completed the rehabilitation of a one mile road which connects the Community to the rest of the Township of New Georgia and Monrovia. The Project is estimated at a little over ten thousand (10,000) United States dollars. Town Center Community established in 1823 (before Liberia gained Independence) is the oldest Settlement in the Township of New Georgia. The Community had been almost inaccessible due to appalling road condition. The bad road condition embarrassed... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, January 3rd 2014 |
…..Adds Agriculture to Water, Sanitation Project – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network –Higher Ground International (HGI), a U.S-Liberian based Non Governmental Organization has again assured residents of the city of Arthington of its commitment to continue efforts aimed at improving the lives of the people. HGI is currently operating in Arthington in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, and has added Agriculture as an Economic Empowerment Program starting 2014. The Organization in 2012 provided the first hand pump and latrine facilities since the establishment of Arthington in 1822. The Program, through Higher Ground International-Liberia’s Office seeks to build the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, December 30th 2013 |
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – The poor disposal of garbage in and around Monrovia by the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) including the two garbage collection companies, N. C. Sanitors and Zoom-lion remains a serious challenge and a nightmare for residents of the two cities. Huge piles of garbage are seen especially in public places, along major streets and market sites, “a situation considered embarrassing during this festive season”. Garbage which is produced by people from their waste products, if not properly handled and carefully disposed can result to the outbreak of pandemic that... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, December 20th 2013 |
….Ten Years of Operation in Liberia – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – Child Fund International is observing its 75th anniversary this year, which concomitantly coincides with the Organization’s 10 years of operation in Liberia. Addressing a news conference recently in Monrovia in commemoration of the 75th global anniversary and ten of years of operation in Liberia, the Acting Country Director of Child Fund Liberia, Godfrey Mwelwa described child welfare as a critical issue that needs collective efforts. According to Mr. Mwelwa, the demand on child welfare is a major challenge in Liberia, adding that it is appropriate to properly... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, December 11th 2013 |
