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Post-Conflict Reconstruction Programs for the Women of Liberia

Post-Conflict Reconstruction Programs for the Women of Liberia. Presented by: AFRICON.

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Post-Conflict Reconstruction Programs for the Women of Liberia

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  1. Post-Conflict Reconstruction Programs for the Women of Liberia Presented by: AFRICON

  2. This study is commissioned by the Government of Liberia to AFRICONto come up with effective strategies for the post-conflict reconstruction of Liberian women especially in the areas of health, education and employment

  3. Liberian Women • 54% of labor force • 90% employed in agricultural sector • has a 60% illiteracy rate • 42% never attended school

  4. Liberian Women • 48% become pregnant by 18 • maternal mortality rate one of the highest in the world at 994 out of 100,000 births

  5. Framework Liberian government Donor Donor Employment Health Education • target: reduce maternal mortality by 50% by 2014 • mental health counseling • basic hygiene • reproductive health • target: Increase women’s trade skills and health awareness by 2014 • livelihood training • basic healthcare knowledge • basic education for families • target: increase number of women with home-based businesses by 2014 • setup cooperative • market-assistance WOMEN’S REINTEGRATION

  6. Health • Reproductive Health: Midwifery School • Only 297 certified midwives in Liberia • After training, 3-year commitment to local community

  7. Health • Counseling • Train local birth attendants on HIV/AIDS prevention, addressing sexual violence and basic health • Implement WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme • In accordance with the UN Millenium Development Goals

  8. Education • Training in key skills – tailoring, craft-work and agriculture • Literacy – basic reading and writing • Geared towards supporting Employment projects

  9. Employment • Utilize skills gained in training programs. • Form co-ops with other women. • Create small businesses. • Start-up loans to cover costs. • Expand markets with fair trade: • Global Goods Partners • Macy’s

  10. Funding Total Available Funding: $33, 455, 992 Funding Source Breakdown

  11. Long-term Plan • The plan presented is within a 5-year time period. At the end of this period a thorough evaluation should be conducted to review what plans worked effectively and which did not; • Upon the results, successful programs can be continued and new ones can be incorporated.

  12. Conclusion • The Government of Liberia must continue its support of these women and provide the necessary resources: • Effective Coordination, Management and Monitoring of human and financial resources • Results-Based Management Strategy

  13. Contact Us • Consult@Africon.com • Webpage & Bloghttp://africonliberia.wordpress.com/ • Hotline: 315-AFRICON (315-2374266)

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