….Residents Demand Water & Sanitation Facilities – By: Augustine N. Myers – The issue of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) remains fundamental to improving the quality of life, ensuring tangible health, environmental and economic benefits and contributing to poverty reduction. Due to the importance of WASH, actors in the sector continue to foster the involvement of Liberians and foreign residents aimed at ensuring access to safe water and improved sanitation facilities. As part of such efforts, a One Day WASH Forum has taken place in Kakata, the provincial capital of Margibi County. The WASH Forum known as “Meet your Law... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 |
March 22 ever year is observed as World Water Day. Liberia is joining other countries around the world to celebrate the Day with series of activities.
Publish Date: Friday, March 22nd 2013 |
WaterAid calls on the Liberian Government to support bold development target of all Africans having access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030; Achieving universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene could help save over 4,000 lives in Liberia per year. WaterAid report ‘Everyone Everywhere’ states that for the first time in history this longstanding goal is within reach for African governments. Today, on the 20th anniversary of World Water Day, WaterAid Liberia is calling on the Government to support an ambitious target for providing access to water, sanitation and hygiene to all by 2030. To mark... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, March 22nd 2013 |
….Provides 50 Borehole Wells in 3 Counties – By: Augustine N. Myers – The provision of safe drinking water is not only a matter of concern to individuals and organizations in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Liberia, but also the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China accredited near Monrovia. The concern of better WASH services including safe drinking water has now become a topical issue due to the level of attention given by the media on a daily basis. The Liberian Media through the WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia continues to infuse professionalism and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, March 16th 2013 |
By: Augustine N. Myers – The Government of Liberia seems to be exerting all efforts to increase the supply of safe drinking water to the Nation’s Capital, “Monrovia” and its environs. Residents of the city and surroundings are experiencing difficulties, especially during this try season in getting safe drinking water due to low supply. Monrovia has a population estimated at 1.5 million people, nearly half the population of the entire country. Ccurrently, Monrovia is receiving about 4.5 million gallons of water per day, a supply considered minimum for a growing population. Prior to the Liberian civil crisis the City was... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, March 16th 2013 |
