The Daily Reality Life in Monrovia is a challenging endeavour, where survival often feels like a game with three possible outcomes: win, lose, or draw. Many residents find themselves on the drawing board, eagerly awaiting their next opportunity to succeed in this struggle for existence. James Labellie, a local entrepreneur operating informally in downtown Monrovia,…

Women and girls are at heightened risk from climate change and weather-related shocks due to pre-existing gender inequalities. Socio-cultural and gender norms also mean that women have fewer options and more limited decision-making on how to mitigate these risks. Women’s livelihoods are typically more dependent on natural resources and agriculture, making them particularly vulnerable to…

In the small town of Farwhenta, in the south of Bopolu, Gbarpolu County, a remarkable transformation is underway. Here, the ability to feed oneself has become a profound symbol of independence. Residents no longer wait for frozen chicken or imported rice to journey from Monrovia, navigating muddy forest roads. Instead, they are taking matters into…

Monrovia, September 26, 2024 — The Recovery of Economic Activity for Liberian Informal Sector Employment (REALISE) Project is set to make a significant impact in twelve flood-prone communities across Montserrado County. This initiative will be spearheaded by the Labor-Intensive Public Works (LIPW) component, which aims to provide temporary employment opportunities through community service initiatives. Jerry…

Monrovia, September 23, 2024 – The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the European Union (EU), has successfully completed the first phase of its emergency cash transfer program, aiding 1,500 families impacted by the unprecedented floods in June and July…

On Monday, August 19, 2024, Madam Gbeme Horace-Kollie, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, appeared on a local popupar radio station in Monrovia-OK FM, to talk about the Ministry’s current initiatives in addressing the critical issue of children in street situations. The discussion provided valuable insights into the comprehensive measures the Ministry is implementing…

Five staff members of the REALISE Project recently completed specialized training in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk Management in the workplace. This training was designed to address critical issues related to GBV at project implementation sites. Armed with this expertise, these staff members from REALISE will now take on the role of trainers, disseminating their knowledge…

Monrovia May 23, 2024-Gender-based violence (GBV) is a drain on human capital development, poverty reduction, and growth; directly undermining the core objective of social protection. It has substantial costs that disproportionately affect poorer women and girls. A growing body of research demonstrates that safety nets overwhelmingly reduce GBV. Given their growing reach around the world, safety nets have the potential to contribute even…

Social registries, defined as information systems that support intake, registration, and eligibility assessment processes for social protection programs, are being developed and expanded in sub-Saharan Africa. In environments where data is scarce and informality is high, collecting and centralizing information on households or individuals offer significant potential for programming purposes. Social registries facilitate the adoption…

Monrovia May 15, 2024-Women are crucial contributors to food production in Liberia, playing a significant role in the agricultural sector. Globally, their dedication has been recognized by the World Bank, with women constituting approximately 80% of the agricultural labor force and responsible for 93% of food crop production. In Liberia, as in many developing countries,…