By Suma Massaley | Communications & Development Officer
On March 27, 2020, the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA) launched its Coronavirus Outreach & Awareness Initiative (COAI). The goal is to prepare communities to adequately combat the virus's spread by partnering with community-based organizations, media houses, and ensuring direct aid (food, water, hygiene supplies) reach the most vulnerable Liberians.
Partnerships were established with several radio stations to produce jingles that were subsequently translated into five local dialects (Kpelle, Mandingo, Bassa, Mano, and Kissi) to disseminate the awareness messages COVID-impacted counties. Additionally, over 1,000 bumper stickers and sanitizing materials (including handwashing barrels & soap) were distributed to 32 communities in Montserrado and Margibi counties.
When President Weah announced an extension of the stay home order for impacted counties on June 20, 2020, GPFA realized that while those measures were necessary to halt the country's pandemic, the socio-economic impact on vulnerable groups would be disproportionately high. Low-income communities are less equipped to prepare for and respond to COVID-19.
This project's funds were used to provide two (2) households in Todee, Margibi county, Liberia, with feeding supplies. Each family received a bag of rice and a gallon of oil.
We are grateful for donations that have enabled the Foundation to reach the neediest during this pandemic. We will continue to impact vulnerable communities through this emergency feeding project.
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