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Page 1: 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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This study is commissioned by the Government of Liberia to AFRICON to come up with effective strategies for the post-conflict reconstruction of Liberian women especially in the areas of health, education and employment

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Liberian Women

• 54% of labor force

• 90% employed in agricultural sector

• has a 60% illiteracy rate

• 42% never attended school

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Liberian Women

• 48% become pregnant by 18

• maternal mortality rate one of the highest in the world at 994 out of 100,000 births

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Liberian governmen

tDonor Donor

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

Employment

target: increase number of women with home-based businesses by 2014 • setup cooperative• market-assistance

WOMEN’S REINTEGRATION

Framework

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Health Reproductive Health:

Midwifery School Only 297 certified midwives

in Liberia After training, 3-year

commitment to local community

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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

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Education Training in key skills –

tailoring, craft-work and agriculture

Literacy – basic reading and writing

Geared towards supporting Employment projects

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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

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Funding

Canada1% Denmark

2%

European Commission Humanitar-ian Aid Office

52%

Germany13%

Ireland17%

Japan

2%

Norway2% Sweden

8%

Switzerland2%

USA0%

Sources of Funding

Funding Source Breakdown

Total Available Funding: $33, 455, 992

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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.

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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

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Contact Us

[email protected]

Webpage & Blog http://africonliberia.wordpress.com/

Hotline: 315-AFRICON (315-2374266)


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