Although the Liberian government has a policy of providing free care at public health facilities across the country, in practice these facilities often find themselves cash strapped and out of key supplies because of the limited support from the government. A major civil society leader is now calling for the policy to be scrapped to allow health facilities to collect fees to operate more smoothly.
International Humanitarian Network Launched to Promote Feminism
In an effort to strengthen women’s rights organizations’ efforts to contribute to humanitarian responses, the International Rescue Committee and a local NGO called Community Healthcare Initiative have launched a new network.
Gbarpolu CSO Head Calls for Increased Presidential Candidate Registration Fees
As the conversation around electoral reform continues across the country, in Gbarpolu, the head of civil society organizations thinks the fees required for registering presidential and vice presidential candidates could hold the key in ensuring an increased quality of candidates.
Civil Society Leader Calls on Grand Bassa Lawmaker to Protest Gov’t Delay in Paying Social Development Funds
A former secretary general of the National Civil Society Council’s branch in Grand Bassa is calling on the county’s legislative council to launch a protest to demand that the government pay Grand Bassa its share of social development funds.
ArcelorMittal Engages Local NGOs in Grand Bassa to End Communication Gap
As a result of a perceived communications gap between ArcelorMittal and local NGOs, the company held a forum with seven organizations to ensure that the company’s contributions and achievements are better understood.
River Cess Community to Construct Clinic With US$62k in Logging Fees
Representatives of communities affected by the logging activities of the EJ&J Investment Corporation met on Friday, January 4, 2019, to break grounds for the construction of an eight-bed clinic.
Bong County Civil Society Council Inducts New Officials
Officials of the Bong chapter of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia have been inducted into offices in Gbarnga.