No Christmas Cheer For Growing Number of Liberians in Poverty 

By Fatu Kamara with New Narratives TODEE DISTRICT, Montserrado County – For Christian Liberians Christmas is normally a period of smiles, joy and exchange of gifts with friends and loved ones. But as more Liberians fall below the poverty line, for many, that is not their experience this year. This year’s Christmas has brought more…

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Organizations: Front Page Africa and New Narratives Location: Monrovia, Liberia Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: $US1000 per month About Us New Narratives believes people-centered, independent journalism is the key to good governance, transparency and accountability. An inclusive, trustworthy information ecosystem gives people the tools they need to keep leaders accountable, share solutions and drive change….

Liberia: Maternal Waiting Homes In Rural Areas Lack Basic Necessities Putting Lives of Mothers and Babies at Risk

When Amelia Nyanamah entered the eighth month of her pregnancy her village midwife advised her to go to the nearby maternal waiting home for a safer delivery. The 38-year-old mother of four had already made the arduous 10-kilometer trip by foot from her remote village to the Lugbeyee Clinic waiting room when she gave birth to her fourth child in 2020. She thought she knew what to expect….