Restoring Healthcare to Women and Girls in Liberia

The news from Liberia just gets better and better. Hospitals and clinics have reopened, the government is back to work, schools are reopening this week and next.  There have been no new cases of ebola for several weeks.  Our work continues, seeing patients in the temporary clinic and out in the communities every day.  Last month we were awarded a second grant from Global Giving for our work during the ebola crisis - keeping our communities safe and healthy.  The first grant provided funding for ebola education and purchase of materials to build hand washing stations.  This latest grant provides funding to hire and train ten new community health workers, including funds for uniforms, health kits, and bicycles.  Dr. Chris has already started the search for these next ten trainees.  

A Ground Breaking Ceremony held on January 7 has been followed by rapid progress on the foundation walls for our new Medical Center.  All of the workers are local, from the communities we serve.  Cement and soil blocks are being build on site and all the materials for this construction phase are being purchased locally.  Half of the blocks required for the foundation and walls are complete. In ten days this phase should be fully complete.  

So many young men have been put to work, new construction jobs created, new skills being learned.  Our construction management consultant, Building Goodness Foundation in Virginia, continues to watch over the construction team. Every phase of the construction has been improved with their assistance -  overall design, site planning, drainage, roof ventilation, solar power.  This building will be like no other in Kakata.  Detailed photos of each step are sent being sent, sometimes daily.  They are reviewed, discussed, and frequent conference calls are providing guidance at every step. Plans are being made for mission teams to come and teach the skills needed for the more challenging construction phases. 

The goal is to have the walls build and the roof completed before the raining season begins in May/June.  About 80% of the required capital has been raised, we still need to raise over $100,000.  The first Global Giving Bonus Day this year is Wednesday, March 18th at 9am EDT!  Matching at 30% up to $1,000 per donor per project. There is $60,000 available with two $1,000 bonus awards -  for the highest number of individual donors and $1,000 for the most money raised.   This is a great opportunity to double your donation.  

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