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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 Presented by: AFRICON
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
Liberian Women • 54% of labor force • 90% employed in agricultural sector • has a 60% illiteracy rate • 42% never attended school
Liberian Women • 48% become pregnant by 18 • maternal mortality rate one of the highest in the world at 994 out of 100,000 births
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
Health • Reproductive Health: Midwifery School • Only 297 certified midwives in Liberia • After training, 3-year commitment to local community
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
Education • Training in key skills – tailoring, craft-work and agriculture • Literacy – basic reading and writing • Geared towards supporting Employment projects
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
Funding Total Available Funding: $33, 455, 992 Funding Source Breakdown
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.
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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