MONROVIA – A new $725,000 humanitarian project aimed at bolstering resilience and supporting flood-affected families in Liberia has been officially launched by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS).
The initiative, titled “Strengthening Resilience and Supporting Disaster-Affected Populations in Liberia,” will provide direct assistance to more than 1,820 families impacted by the devastating floods that occurred in 2024 across Montserrado, Lofa, Bong, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. This timely intervention will offer emergency relief, livelihood support, and climate-smart solutions to help communities recover and strengthen their long-term resilience.
During the project’s official launch, H.E. Josephine Nkrumah, the ECOWAS Ambassador to Liberia, formally handed over the project to the NDMA, which then appointed the LNRCS as the trusted implementing partner.
“This project is not just a symbol of support—it’s a declaration of solidarity,” Ambassador Nkrumah stated. “ECOWAS stands with the people of Liberia, not just in words, but in meaningful action. When disaster strikes, we must rise together. This project is about restoring livelihoods, restoring dignity, and reminding families that they are not forgotten.”
The project includes several key components:
- Unconditional cash transfers to 1,820 families to support their recovery through small-scale economic activities, fostering independence and sustainable livelihoods.
- A robust agricultural recovery component that will provide training, seeds, and tools to 200 local farmers, helping to boost food security and productivity in their communities.
- Critical water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) improvements through the construction of 19 new hand pumps, the installation of two solar-powered water towers, and the repair of 36 damaged hand pumps in flood-affected areas.
Mr. Gregory T. Blamoh, Secretary General of the LNRCS, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to serving with integrity. “Today is more than a launch, it’s a turning point for thousands of families who have endured loss and uncertainty,” he said. “We will ensure every voice is heard, every need is met, and every community is empowered. Together, we are proving that when humanitarian actors unite, we can do more than respond—we can rebuild.”
An emotional moment at the event saw a community elder from Grand Cape Mount County express her profound gratitude. “When the floods came, we lost everything—our farms, our homes, even our faith in tomorrow,” she shared. “But today, I feel seen. I feel heard. This project brings us not only clean water and support but a renewed belief that we are not alone. On behalf of all the mothers and fathers in our community, thank you for remembering us and walking with us.”
The LNRCS emphasized that the project will prioritize community ownership, transparency, and inclusive targeting, with the full participation of local leaders and volunteers to ensure that assistance reaches the most vulnerable populations, including women, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
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