Empowering Women and Girls

THINK Liberia has been keeping hope alive amid the second wave of COVID-19 in Liberia, which  has remained a challenge for our women and especially for young ladies that are beneficiaries of school assistance. THINK is highlighting the progress of one of our Student Nurses, as she and her classmates return to classes in Ganta, Liberia, at the Winifred J. Harley United Methodist School of Nursing.

Helping this young lady has been a pride and joy for THINK Liberia as she will join our challenged healthcare work force soon. We thank our faithful donors and partners that continue to support our efforts during this difficult time.

We are happy to announce that Liberia has been able to administer a small portion of the population with the COVID-19 AstroZeneca vaccine that is two doses spread between 8 – 12 weeks and has just obtained the Johnson & Johnson (J & J) vaccines that only requires one dose, arrived in Liberia last week and vaccinations have begun in the Capitol City of Monrovia and rural parts of Montserrado County with plans for a national roll-out later this month. In my opinion, the J & J  COVID-19 vaccine is best for rural communities in developing countries like Liberia, where a single dose is much easier to administer across the country. To be an example THINK staffs have taken the two doses of the AstroZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

We are eternally grateful to our donors and partners who have kept our doors open over the years. THANK YOU!!

THINK has continued to be active in advocating for women’s participation in leadership and governance at all levels. Women and adolescent girls who participate in our empowerment program joined women and girls from communities around Liberia as “The Lappa Movement” has grown in Monrovia. The aim of the Lappa Movement is to build a network of women for mass action in advocating for issues affecting women (Rape, Sexual and Gender Based Violence including Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Electoral Violence and Violence at places of work). 

International Women’s Day 2021 was observed in high spirits as women and girls pledged to challenge themselves to keeping the promise of speaking out and doing all we can to stop sexual violence in Liberia. During the National observance of the IWD on March 8, 2021, the President of Liberia unveiled the brand-new DNA machine that will be set up help with scientific forensic evidence that will help survivors that seek legal redress, get justice.

THINK is presently on an assessment trip to Southeastern Liberia to see how the safe home in Grand Gedeh is doing. Other teams have gone to various counties for the same reason. The assessments will bring back information on gaps in service delivery and what the needs of staff and survivors are.

THINK is very grateful to out donors and partners that have continued to support our work over the years. You are a great part of making our Vision and Mission come trure. THANK YOU!!